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Hamilton, Ontario |
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Terrace Bay, Ontario |
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Free Methodist |
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- "Leadership Requirements for the Multicultural
Congregation," McMaster Journal of Ministry and Theology,
2002.
- "Toward a Theology of Diversity," Didaskalia,
Fall 2001.
- "What Kind of Disciples Are We Making?"
The Free Methodist Herald, May-June 2000.
- "Sharpening our Social Conscience,"
Light and Life, Jan/Feb 2000.
- "Ubunye Church and Community Ministries"
(with Kathleen Sheffield) in Serving With the Urban Poor,
Edited by T. Yamamori, K. Luscombe, B. Myers. Monrovia, CA: MARC
Publications (World Vision), 1998.
- "We Are All One in Christ" (women in
ministry) Light and Life, August, 1997
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| Education: |
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- Master's in Religious Education (2001)
- McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario
(Specialization in Congregational Formation; focus of thesis research
was multicultural congregations in Toronto area.)
- B.A. (Biblical Studies) (1988)
- Winnipeg Bible College (now Providence College),
Otterburne, Manitoba
(Major in biblical studies, minor in mission studies)
- Diploma in Biblical Studies (1983),Winnipeg
Bible College, Otterburne, Manitoba
- High School Graduation Diploma (1978), Napanee
District Secondary School
Napanee, Ontario
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Urban Ministry
Facilitator for Free Methodist World Missions in Hamilton, ON
Providing training, resources and strategic planning, in collaboration
with mission and national leaders in major urban centres around the
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| Family: |
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Wife Kathleen.
Children Jamila and Jared |
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Additional
Info:
Community
and Volunteer Involvement:
- The Free Methodist
Herald, Editor (2001-)Mississauga, Ontario
National, bi-monthly, denominational magazine of the Free Methodist
Church in Canada.
- McMaster Divinity College,
Ministry Reflection Advisor (2001-)Hamilton, Ontario
Evangelical, university-based seminary with programs at master's
and doctoral level. Meet weekly during academic year, as co-advisor
of ministry reflection group involving students in field placement
assignments.
- Family and Marriage
Society of SA
(1996-1999) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
FAMSA is a non-profit social service agency focusing on marriage
counseling, domestic violence and other women's advocacy concerns.
Board member.
- Victim Support Forum
(1996-1998) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Monthly meeting of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government
ministries, and police services regarding issues relevant to victims
of crime in the region, particularly focused on crimes against
women and other marginalized people in the community.
- City Centre Ministers'
Fraternal (1996-99) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Fraternal served as fellowship of ministers serving churches in
the city centre;
ecumenical grouping.
- Niagara Falls Evangelical
Ministerial (1992-94) Niagara Falls, Ontario
Served as member of executive for three years and president for
one. Served as primary advocate of the evangelical community against
the Niagara Casino, leading up to a municipal referendum in October
1994.
- WEC International
(1992-1994) Hamilton, Ontario
Served as Board member of this international mission agency.
- Student Mission Advance
(1991-1994) Hamilton, Ontario
Served as Board member of this mission-mobilizing agency.
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