Rogue Reverend
I am a 40-something Baptist minister (don’t hold it against me!) spending my time thinking about God, the problems that plague our world (poverty, HIV/AIDS, global warming, healthcare, substance abuse, and all that good stuff), sex, and money. And I’m trying to figure out how relevant the Church is in the discussion. And if the church is or isn’t relevant, how can we change the world?
I believe that the greatest component of love is acceptance. I’m pretty good at offering that. And I, ultimately, believe that acceptance can change the world.
I have ideas. Oh, Lordy, do I have ideas!
I’m available for bookings. Here are my interests and skills:
- Preaching. I am a strong, left-leaning, social justice preacher. I believe in one Gospel: that we are deeply accepted and acceptable to God, and God loves every bit of us, even the parts we think are unacceptable. Even though I pastor a small church, my preaching responsibilities do not take every Sunday. I am available for supply preaching, and will happily provide a preaching sample and references.
- Training. I can adapt all kinds of training for churches, organizations, small businesses and individuals. How to be a Companion in Loss, a great experiential exercise for deacons, potential ministers, volunteers. Boundaries and How to Have Them, which is wonderful for anyone struggling with believing that NO is a complete sentence. Changing for Good, adapting Prochaska and DiClemente’s book for anyone who works or lives with bad habits. Leadership training.
- Consulting. I have a particular talent for noticing what I call threads. Threads are the small details that make up the whole picture of a situation. From those threads, I can help you weave a picture of your organization or business, thematically align them, and help you plan for the future.
- Spiritual Care. Need someone to talk to, who is totally accepting, and is shocked by nothing? I’m your gal. When life is so difficult that you just need someone to talk to, someone out of your sphere of influence, who can help you see your true, fabulous nature and the wonders of the future that awaits you, call me!