I have a heart for connecting with others. This desire for human connection is what drives me to make an impact in the lives of those around me through serving the Church. I have found a sense of belonging and community in The Episcopal Church specifically and yearn to cultivate that same sense of belonging for others through my ministry.
I wish to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world, and my call to serve the Church in either a lay or ordained capacity further allows me to do just this in tangible and life-changing ways. I am a Cradle Episcopalian and call the Diocese of Atlanta home. I grew up at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church with a mother who worked in Christian Education for much of my childhood and adolescence. Because of her good work, I have found a passion for serving the many children, youth, and families of The Episcopal Church through formation offerings, worship services, and outreach opportunities. I also have experience preaching from the pulpit, facilitating small group discussions and conversations, and extending pastoral care to parishioners.
My vocation is to be a minister to the people of the Church. The Holy Spirit is at work and moving in and through my ministry every day in more ways than I could ever imagine. It is a privilege and blessing to journey alongside all those whom my ministry touches. My work continues as I complete a three-year residential Master of Divinity program at Duke Divinity School, earning certificates in Christian Education and Anglican and Episcopal Studies.