The turning point in my spiritual journey occurred at a Christian summer camp when I was twelve. I was looking at the stars on the last night of camp and had the sense that God was much bigger than I thought he was, and that he was saying, You can know me if you want to. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I prayed that I did want to know him and felt like maybe a door was opening in my life.
Shortly after, I began attending a youth group at a local church because I’d heard it was a good time and I wanted to learn more about the God I experienced at camp. Over the next six years, I was discipled by loving, patient, and joyful adult volunteers who gave their time week in and week out. I made lifelong friendships with boys who later stood at my wedding. I began understanding and using my spiritual gifts, and experienced a call to vocational ministry.
From there, I attended Wheaton College and eventually Church of the Resurrection, where I was introduced to a sacramental worldview and appreciation for the Church. I later completed an M.Div. at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
In 2016, I was hired to lead our student ministry, RezYouth. I still oversee this ministry in my role as Executive Pastor where I support Fr. Matt in implementing our Rez mission, developing strategic initiatives, and strengthening our staff team.
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