When I was in seminary, a guest speaker came to one of my classes to talk about vocation. He said, βIn one sentence, write down what kind of ministry you want to do.β I stared blankly at my paper. I … Continue reading
The motto of the Young Adult Volunteer Program (YAV for short) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reads, “A year of service for a lifetime of change.” The YAV Program is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church that has engaged and … Continue reading
My primary placement by the end of my year as a Young Adult Volunteer in Northern Ireland was with PeacePlayers International (PPI). PeacePlayers is an international organization that uses sports to bring children and youth together with a rich curriculum … Continue reading
I have spent the majority of my life moving from place to place, settling in only to be uprooted soon thereafter. I guess you could say that my roots have never had a real chance to grow very deep β … Continue reading