Though she loved teaching, she wanted to be a pastor in an urban ministry. Reaching that goal wasn't easy. Though Headley could serve in an interim capacity, any sort of permanent role as pastor or chaplain was hard to come by. The occasion was momentous enough to merit a personal letter of congratulations from President Bill Clinton. Though she has her own church now, she still has difficulties.
Many members have yet to be won over, but there is progress.
Now I don't know what my problem was.