I haven't had vast amounts of ministerial experience - in fact, none at all. But I do have a lot of experience of people.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I had never really pictured myself working in children's ministries. I always figured I would be more comfortable with maybe teens or adult ministries.
I see everything I do as an extension of the ministry. It's all about service.
I was brought up by an Episcopalian father and Presbyterian mother in nondenominational Army chapels all over the world and never really had much religious experience.
I'm involved in quite a few ministries as a bridge builder, trying to match generous givers and donors to other ministries. Based on my past, I'm also involved in mainly the prison ministry. I go to jails and prisons and share my story, trying to give them some hope.
I've been a minister and I know how cautious you have to be.
It's amazing how many introverts go into the ministry. It's amazing how many people go into the ministry who don't really like to be with people.
I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.
I think family-run ministries are fabulous, but they have to be placed in proper governance.
My ministry's always been one of social activism. I think a responsible minister must be at some levels involved in the social order.
I'm a minister, and I serve as a minister in addition to being a university professor.