WHO I AM...
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I notice, name, and nurture good everywhere.
I am a philosophical theologian/scholar practitioner, who is both an innovative and creative visionary who conceptualizes, assesses and develops content and copy to effectively market ideas. I am an empathetic and active listener with a high ability to help individuals and organizations think strategically and act decisively.
I work as an independent researcher and consultant for research projects, many of which have been funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. and other philanthropic foundations, through various institutions including Princeton Theological Seminary, Columbia University, Vibrant Faith and The Forum for Theological Exploration.
I help people find their way to good; more specifically, I help high capacity, emerging adults, who have experienced social, economic, or other marginalization due to gender, sexual identity, economic status, trauma or other life event that has resulted in real or perceived diminished esteem, altered capacity and/or acquiescence to mediocrity, as well as the organizations who serve, support or otherwise engage this demographic.
I have earned four degrees, including a B.A. in Philosophy from Morgan State University, and both an M.Div. and an M.T.S. from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. I am a recent graduate of the American Studies PhD Program at Indiana University (IUPUI).
I have taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of Philosophy, Church History and Systematic Theology at various institutions including Morgan State University and Wesley Theological Seminary.
I maintain a relationship with the American Academy of Religion, where I have presented papers and led round-table sessions and am a past co-convener of the Women's Caucus.
I am a proud member of the Chi Chi Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.As a classically trained vocalist I studied with
the late Dr. Nathan M. Carter, performing on some of the world’s most renown concert stages, including Carnegie Hall under the baton of the late Robert Shaw in commemoration ofMarian Anderson’s 100th Birthday.
I am occasionally invited to communicate the cultural stories of sun-kissed people through artistic renderings of spirituals, stories and poems.
I am an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and have served as lead pastor of three churches in Indiana. I currently serve as the Senior Associate Pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, IN, and the
Coordinator of the
Indiana Annual Conference Women in Ministry.//
WHAT I DO
good words
Whether you need a compelling speaker for a stadium or a seminar, or another set of eyes before launching a good idea, I inspire and help people craft and communicate good words. With more than twenty-five years of public speaking experience, I have given talks and guidance on subjects ranging from Spirit- led leadership, diversity and inclusion, to cultivating core competencies for success.
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Sermons and Talks:
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good direction
Parker Palmer, in "Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation" writes “before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” I help people discern good directions for living faithfully into their best selves by providing one-on-one and group coaching consultations in person, by phone and virtually.
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good Strategies
According to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, “There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of what you’re good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills.”
I help individuals and organizations assess current practices and help them discern and implement good strategies to ensure growth, sustainability, or when necessary- a strategic exit.
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good research
I enjoy and produce good research. I am skilled in qualitative research approaches (esp. ethnography, portraiture, oral history) and am available to perform data collection and/or consult on a limited number of funded research projects particularly in the areas of religion, culture, identity, and emerging media.
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Dr. lee p. Washington
“Our congregation is so much stronger because of her willingness to offer herself as a servant for the kingdom of GOD.”
Nancy childress
Rabun Manor
She is awesome, genuine and a Godly woman and yet, so approachable and attentive.
She is destined to honor God in great ways.
