From the very beginning of my personal ministry, I believed that my calling involved more than just being a guardian of the souls of men. I do not diminish that aspect of my vocation, for it is first and foremost, but I believe that I have a responsibility to minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the whole person. As a direct result, I always strive to make myself available and approachable to people inside and outside of the congregation where I serve. As a child and even into adulthood, I never quite understood why my father invested so much of his time and energy into this work. But with every encounter of life’s events that are common to man, from birth to death that I am privileged to be a part of, I realize that there is no more sacred trust that mankind can bestow than to allow you access to those private moments. It is for that reason I humbly serve and strive to give my best.