Born August 3, 1956 into what would be a family of three girls; Nancy grew up near the San Diego State area in a home built by her father and grandfather. She attended Crawford High School and then San Diego State University where she majored in Liberal Studies with emphasis in elementary education. While at SDSU she was active in the Marching Aztecs (playing the glockenspiel) and the Alpha Delta Chi Sorority. After receiving her Bachelors, she got a summer job at College Avenue Baptist Church and just fell in love with ministry.
In her twenty nine years at College Avenue, she has served in various capacities including Youth Ministries, Women's Ministries, Family Care, Special Events, and Single's Ministries, with her last eight years as the Children's Director.
She has two beautiful daughters, Loren Elizabeth who is a freshman at SDSU and Megan Jane who attends Grossmont High School in East County and is in her senior year. She has two terrific sisters, Betsy Burgreen (a graphic artist who serves on staff at LEGACY church in La Mesa) and Suzanne Schmitz who is married to Burt and is a career missionary with the Southern Baptist Convention. Burt and Suzanne live in Senegal, West Africa and have two adopted African children, Rebekkah and Joshua.
Nancy loves the beach, game shows, the wind, rainbows, Cadbury chocolate and festive celebrations. Her dream someday would be to travel with her girls to different places on the globe, experiencing places like Hawaii, London, Scotland, Italy or Greece. Her greatest heroes are her mom and dad who gave her a great heritage by providing a home full of fun, support, creativity and security. Her dad, Conrad Lorendo Burgreen, Jr. was her biggest cheerleader and always told her that she could be anything she wanted to be. He was a life insurance salesman until his death in 1993. And the love of celebrating? Well that (and great faith) was learned from her amazing mom, Margaret Burgreen who created a themed birthday party for each of her daughters every year of their life and has a deep working knowledge of the Bible. ( Nancy's favorite party? It's a toss-up between her "Dress Up" party and her Flintstone party!) Her favorite verse? (Keep reading!) Nancy also has an incredible aunt, Barbara Sue Martin, whom everyone calls "Auntie Susie" and who is a faithful prayer warrior. She definitely moves mountains!
Nancy's passion is that children learn the truth of the Word of God so they can have the tools they need to face the "real world" with strength and courage. She has a passion for excellence as well and wants to create environments that kids love and will invite their friends to!
Her favorite verse? Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a HOPE and a FUTURE." Nancy believes that when God tells us that He has plans - that they are already made and that He is ahead of her. He unwraps them one day at a time and is faithful to His promise.
Nancy looks forward to the years ahead at Torrey Pines partnering with parents and volunteers to make a difference in the future generations. Let's trust God together as He builds the bridge while we walk on it.
Torrey Pines Christian Church
8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-453-3550
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