Special shout outs to women who continue to pave the way.
Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean for lighting a fire in my heart when I was 18 to pursue ministry.
The late Rev. Peggy Fullman for patiently teaching me how to balance ministry and life.
Rev. Dr. Joanne Carlson Brown for the incredibly ways she raises the bar and teaches folks like me about the amazing women in church history.
Rev. Dr. Nancy Duff for teaching me theology, ethics and the gift of Bonhoeffer.
Rev. Dr. Dayle Gillespie Rounds for her wisdom, strength and guidance
My sister Joyce for her tenacity for truth and excellence
My mother Lulu for her energy, passion and desire to serve.
My late grandmother who prayed over my crib and prophetically told me I would serve as a pastor decades before I would dare listen to God.
Elaine Pearce for wisdom, generosity, perseverance and her awesomeness as she celebrates her promotion today.
The list is longer than this, thank you to all the wonderful women who continue to raise the bar for excellence.