I want to be bold and ambitious in meeting the needs of a Church in transition by providing a warm, hospitable environment where people from every culture and race on the planet can live, study and pray together in peace and joy. While leading FST into dynamic new directions as its President, Bill also teaches courses in liturgical studies. A warm and innovative liturgist, he served as liturgical consultant for the Oakland Cathedral for ten years and as advisor to the United States Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy for three. Bill lectures widely on the West Coast, speaking to groups of lay people and priests alike about what he holds most dear-a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Church's liturgical life. Ph.D. Graduate Theological Union M.Div.
Strong emphasis is give to integrating theological theory into sacramental practice.
The ecumenical aspects of sacraments will also be part of the course.