Biography
I am a disability support worker, scholar, and writer who focuses on marginalized voices and stories to help guide Christian theology and ministry. I live in Fergus, Ontario, with my family, where I have previously served as a pastor and social service worker. More recently, a season of loss in my family has led me to reflect more about the process of grief and its impact on our lives as Christians, caregivers, and ministers.
Workshop
Twisted Branches: The Ministry of Wounded Healers
This workshop uses imagery of twisted branches to invite children’s ministry leaders to explore their own roots: the gifts, wounds, joys, and heartaches that shape who they are and how they lead. Drawing on the work of Henri Nouwen and his vision of the wounded healer, participants will reflect on how greater self-awareness (and vulnerability to trusted friends and spiritual caregivers) can deepen their rootedness in Jesus and nurture more compassionate, authentic ministry with children during their formative years. Together, we will consider how our own stories can become sources of ministry for the young people entrusted to our care.
Date & Time
Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time | TBA
Location | TBA
