Greetings from Nashville!
I'm the new leader of ministry with children, family faith formation, and intergenerational ministries at Discipleship Ministries. I'm developing an eight-week training series for the Certified Lay Minister specialization in Children's Faith Formation. Recently, I also became responible for marriage ministry, so I will highlight resources for that in the future.
I have worked here since 2014 in stewardship ministries. Before that, I served as a certified Christian educator and pastor at small and large churches. I was born in the Midwest, spent my childhood on the West Coast, and attended middle school through graduate school on the East Coast. My family has lived in Tennessee for six years, so I enjoy talking with people from everywhere.
In times of uncertainty we trust in God's unfailing love. Facing my desk is a copy of Frank O. Salisbury's inspiring portrait of John Wesley. I imagine Wesley's steady gaze urging me on, saying, "Just keep going. Do the next thing the Lord is calling you to do. Keep going on to perfection." Take this encouragement to heart!
As you and your team begin this new year of ministry, remember that "we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). Best of all, the risen Christ is walking alongside us, guiding us continually by his Spirit. Let's share the peace of Christ with people of all ages.
May God bless you and your church in beautiful ways.
Rosanna
