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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.

My ministry's always been one of social activism. I think a responsible minister must be at some levels involved in the social order.

We must never forget what government is not. Government is not a philanthropic organization. Government is not the family. And government certainly is not the church.

I think that the churches do a better job in many respects than the government does in various kinds of things. Extending aid, the helpfulness, and so on, yes.

I haven't had vast amounts of ministerial experience - in fact, none at all. But I do have a lot of experience of people.

Any great organization can go through sectarian phases.

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.

The government is becoming the family of last resort.

From the beginning, this has been a faith-based ministry.

Churches, depending on their policy, can do fantastic work with people in the community.