I am thankful. I have the privilege of working with amazing people while serving the SDB General Conference. I am grateful for the team that I consistently work with (pictured above): Nick Kersten (Director of Education and History), Ron Ochs (Director of Finance), John Pethtel (Director of Church Development), Jeremiah Owen (Director of Communication), and Katrina Goodrich (President, Women’s Board).
SDB General Council
I have been blessed by joining the SDB General Council in creatively implementing initiatives that equip our churches to actively advance God’s Kingdom. I have discovered great joy through serving with: Pastor Ericessen Cooper (now President-Elect), Pastor Andrew Camenga, Pastor Steve Osborn, Maura Mazza, and Erin Inabnit.
SDB Missionary Society
I have thoroughly appreciated collaborating with our Allied Society, the SDB Missionary Society. There have been great opportunities to link efforts with Andy Samuels (SDB MS Chief Executive Director), Garfield Miller (Director of Mobilization and Projects), Miriam Berg (Director of Advancement and Operations), as well as Andres Jara (Board President).
SDB Memorial Board
While there are many more that I am thankful for, I will round out this abbreviated list by noting another key Ally, the SDB Memorial Board. I appreciate the leadership of Ron Ochs (Director), Don Graffius, Mark Lewis, Jim Goodrich, Ruth Brin, Doug Mackintosh, Gabriela Alonzo, Bill Probasco, Edson Barrett, and Steve Rogers.
There is much to be thankful for–or more accurately, many whom I am thankful for.