In these times of life, separated from family in crisis, the church has a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the compassion that it preaches. In addition, the people I have joined in this time of their lives have shown me how some are able to rejoice from within the pain and continue to find joy in the knowledge that Christ died for all of our sins so that we may all have eternal life. I truly have gained much more than I could ever give them. My style of leadership varies from situation to situation. I am still able to be confrontational, as my social work experience taught me, in relationships and in preaching, but I tend to rely more on a collaborative model of entering into an experience with others and working within a relationship seeking justice and compassion.
True reconciliation can only come by addressing both.
My passions outside the church are numerous. Usually these interests involve interaction with others. I also accepted the challenge of a former English teacher and wrote a collection of short stories that I hope to edit and distribute. I enjoy artistic expression through words and music. I also appreciate the talents of others, understanding that art exists in more than one form.