Amanda Chidister works with preschool-aged children at Grace, joining the staff team in 2019. Amanda and her husband, Peter, joined Grace in the summer of 2005 and re-joined again in 2018 after a five-year stint in Memphis, TN. Amanda loves working in a job with kingdom purpose, pointing little ones to Christ and coming alongside Grace families to partner in discipling their children. During the week Amanda moonlights as a professional minivan chauffeur for their children – Abbie, Olivia, Savannah, and Jack. She enjoys walking, pilates, camping, and exploring new locales with Peter. Amanda is actively involved with Hidden Acres Camp, Daughters of the King, and her kids’ sports activities. Next time you see Amanda, ask her about her favorite Olympic sport to watch or the last thing she ate with avocados!