I hope one thing would be clear in any description of Joe Bouie and his work, and that is his wisdom, said Steve Ostovich, an associate professor of philosophy who was Bouie s instructor and advisor at St. Scholastica. I have listened to the depth of the insights he brought to discussions and I saw his effect on other students. That effect will play a major part in what Bouie refers to as his calling in the ministry youth programming. The factor of trust is a crucial issue with kids, said Bouie. Gaining trust is just as important among the inmates I work with at the prison, where the mentality is to distrust everyone.
Kids often think church is boring.
I find it challenging to motivate kids through fun and exciting programs. Church doesn t have to be boring. Enrolling in the seminary is a future option, but for the moment, Bouie wants to keep his job at St. Scholastica and continue his local ministry efforts. Joe Bouie Life is very rewarding, he said.