I believe that the mission God invites us into includes working together beyond the boundaries of our own congregations.  My desire to expand ministry has resulted in being open to active participation in the life of the larger church, particularly the Southeastern PA Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:

• Adult advisor to SEPA Synod LYO Board, 2008-present
• Advisor to Bishop Claire Burkat (Fitness for Ministry team), 2009-present
• Presenter, SEPA Synod Fitness for Ministry workshops (2009, 2010, 2011)
• Presenter, SEPA Synod eCommunications event, 2009
• Presenter, SEPA Synod “Taste and See” events, 2010
• Preacher and worship leader, 2009 SEPA Synod assembly
• Forum leader (ONE Campaign), 2010 SEPA Synod assembly
• Preacher (via video) and worship leader, 2011 SEPA Synod assembly
• Program staff, Junior Youth Gatherings (2008, 2009, 2010).
• Presenter and planning team, 2009 Junior Youth Gatherings
• Program staff, Senior High Youth Gathering (2009, 2010, 2011)
• Planning team, worship planner, 2011 Senior High Youth Gathering
• Voting member to 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly (Orlando, FL)
• Co-leader of planning team, 2012 Senior High Youth Gathering
• Media team, SEPA Bishop’s Convocation (2009, 2010)