I arrived at Resurrection in September 2017, new to Wheaton and new to Anglicanism. I was a lifelong Christian with a passion for the Body of Christ, but recent experiences had brought me to a point of pain and questioning toward the Church.

On my third Sunday at Resurrection I attended First Step class, where Bishop Stewart shared a message on coming to know “Mother Church.” To my surprise, I found myself weeping. I realized that in order to more forward wholly with the Lord, he wanted to heal my broken relationship with her, the Bride of Christ.

That day was a turning point in my relationship with God and future in ministry. Resurrection’s story of reconciliation after deep congregational fractures gave me hope, and the draw of the sacramental worldview began to re-form my life with the Lord. Since then, God reopened my desire to wholeheartedly serve the church with energy and expectation. My mission is to draw people deeper into the life and health of the Church.

As a Seattle native and proud Pacific Northwesterner, I love the great outdoors, water, elevation change, and Costco. I spend about $1.5 million per year on airfare, and surprisingly, don’t really drink coffee.