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Rev. Joy K Van Staalduinen
Rev. Joy K Van Staalduinen serves youth and special needs ministry in Europe through JVS Religious Outreach. She is married to James and they have three children, Emmett, Eliza, and Suzanna. Joy lives in Rotterdam, NL, and is proud to be an American/Dutch dual citizen.

JVS Religious Outreach
Joy consults with various churches throughout Europe, providing virtual youth ministry and confirmation. She uses Zoom, Google Classroom, and social media to engage students in a digital world.

A Disciple Making Ministry
Joy works to lead youth to make disciples for the transformation of the world. She primarily has contracts with congregations within the Church of England, but the youth come from various cultural and denominational backgrounds.