I am passionate about empowering others to maturity in Christ in order to transform the church and the world (Ephesians 4:11-13). I believe in the local church, Jesus Christ as Head, as the conduit for the Kingdom of God to change a community. Being in community (Acts 2:42-47) is the way to grow and develop as believers as well as a way to show Jesus to the world (John 17:23). Also, discipleship, counseling, lifestyle evangelism, and leadership training are the most effective way to see the church grow and individuals to develop in their identity as believers (Isaiah 61:1-3). I desire to see the local church raise leaders to lead the next generation of churches, to see communities transformed for the Gospel. Investing in lives is the locus of ministry.