I prefer black coffee to soda, and old dusty book stores to shopping in a mall; I picked up golf a couple of years ago and am enjoying the process of learning a new sport and taking strokes off of my game. In a moment of honesty, I'd admit to driving a bit faster than I really should and eating more fast food than is healthy.

My journey has allowed me to see the church in some of her best moments, as well as seeing the church in some of her worst moments. Few things bring as much joy as baptizing new followers of Christ and rejoicing with them as their life is impacted by the light and love of Christ; those moments when the church shines like the "city on a hill" that we are called to be are reminders that the Kingdom of God is moving and transforming this world.