I believe the Church has a responsibility to be in relationship with our neighbors. My passion for networking, growing relationships and learning from others never ceases. I particularly love networking at Chamber of Commerce events to learn about nonprofit ways our religious community can grow and connect locally as well as interfaith forums and dialogues.

Churches are ineffective if they operate in a bubble.

I am constantly placing myself around the city, hoping to build connections and make new friendships and figure out ways to professionally collaborate to make the world a better place.

My current network includes:

  • Montreat Conference Center

  • Rose Castle Foundation

  • Austin Theological Presbyterian Seminary

  • Austin Theological Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Association

  • Montreat Summer Staff Alumni Moose Group

  • Rose Castle Alumni Religious Reconciler Network

  • Abu Baker Masjid, Jefferson, Louisiana

  • Presbytery of South Louisiana

  • Young Clergy Women International

  • Toastmasters International

  • Krewe of Dolly Parton

  • NO Underground Pickleball Association

  • Faith & Action Center, New Orleans

  • Parole Project, Louisiana

  • USC Alumni Association

  • Montreat Presbyterian Church

  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (Greenville, SC)

  • Metropolitan Human Social Services (Narcan Supplies)

  • My former network includes: Small business owners association of SC, Highlands Chamber of Commerce, Cashiers Chamber of Commerce, Greenville, SC Chamber of Commerce, The Fine Arts Center (Greenville, SC)

Scriptural Reasoning

Trained by Rose Castle Foundation, I enjoy interfaith dialogue with faith traditions using a tool and approved guidelines and documents from Cambridge University’s Interfaith Programme- Scriptural Reasoning. I am also a trained facilitator, and trainer of advanced facilitators. This method is best used with there is an equal number of members participating from each faith tradition. Scriptural Reasoning materials use the Abrahamic faiths.

I love studying the Qur’an and the Hebrew Bible and have learned and grown so much in my own tradition as a result of these spiritual conversations. I find that Christianity through the eyes of outside faiths is thought provoking and meaningful.

Interfaith Partnerships

My experience as a Religious Peace Fellow with Odyssey Impact, NYC taught me the importance of real relationship with other faith traditions (including Christian groups from other denominations). Being in relationship means meals together, interfaith dialogue at times, attending interfaith events and engaging in radical hospitality.

I organize Interfaith events for my current call in New Orleans, having hosted with neighbors the following events:

  • 2 Part Faith Dialogue Exchange with Abu Baker Masjid (Mosque)

  • Noon Prayer at the Masjid

  • Bahai Introduction 101

  • Living Christ, Living Buddha Book Discussion

  • Attending Interfaith Memorial Service/ Thanksgiving Service Participations and Receptions

  • Hosting Video Screenings at APTS on interfaith dialogues

  • 12 Scriptural Reasonings

  • 1 SR Facilitator training with Virginia Theological Seminary + Rose Castle

  • Jewish Synagogue Visits and Conversations

  • Attending Iftar with Neighbors during Ramadan

  • Attending Dialogue Institutes in Austin, Texas

  • Traveling to Egypt and visiting Center for Religious Peace with Rose Castle Foundation.

  • Shabbat with Rabbis in England.

  • Celebrating Epiphany with Egyptian Coptic Church and exploring Coptic Traditions in Cairo.