SHAROLYN BROWNING has been a volunteer or staff person for children, youth and family ministries for close to twenty years. She and her husband are the parents of two daughters who are growing up in the Montessori tradition, at school as well as in church with Godly Play. Her longtime work with Godly Play synthesizes her interests in sacred space, ecology, de-commercialization of childhood and Biblical storytelling. Sharolyn is available for all aspects of Godly Play trainings and enjoys working with people of all faiths. She also is a candidate for Certificate in the Spiritual Guidance of Children at General Theological Seminary in New York City.
Contact Sharolyn at: sharolyn@austin.rr.com
Sharolyn's Blog: http://www.BouncingOnTheBread.com
JIM CARR is currently working as a chaplain in the United Methodist Healthcare system in San Antonio, Texas. He is a UMC ordained minister who has many years of experience with Godly Play in parish settings as well as the hospital. Although he is not currently available to do workshops or accreditation events, he is always glad to hear from those who are exploring Godly Play--especially those wanting to use Godly Play in a therapeutic environment. As a hospital chaplain, Jim is comfortable with people of all faiths.
Contact Jim at: jimcarr@MHShealth.com
CAROL HEATH is based in Cedar Park near Austin, Texas and has been a professional in children's ministry for over 20 years. Having recently retired from parish work, she now devotes her attention to Godly Play on a full-time basis. As RTC, Carol has two main functions. First, she connects churches, schools and other ministry programs with the trainers who can best meet their needs. Second, she keeps a calendar of training events in the SW region in order to ensure that each event has the greatest opportunity to succeed. Carol is now focusing on building the SW Regional training network and is available for general consultation, workshops and accreditation events. Having worked in churches of varying sizes, she is well-equipped to help churches look at pros and cons of starting a Godly Play program and is available for consultations, workshops and teacher accreditation events. Carol is most familiar with the United Methodist and Anglican traditions but enjoys working with people of all faiths.
Contact Carol at: carolcheath@gmail.com
CHRIS JAMBOR is currently rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, Texas. While Chris no longer leads Godly Play training, he continues to be a great supporter of Godly Play by maintaining excellent classrooms and making them available for training events on a regular basis, usually in the late summer. Chris also understands the value of Godly Play in parish ministry and is a good resource for rectors who seek to begin a Godly Play program. Chris is available for consultations only.
Contact Chris at: frjambor@allsaintsfortworth.com
LISA MASON has more than 10 years of experience working with Godly Play in a parish setting as both a volunteer teacher and a Director of Religious Education. She is currently enrolled in seminary and will not complete her studies until the end of May 2009. Lisa can provide consultation and workshop assistance on a limited basis while in school and especially enjoys helping churches who are interested in starting a Godly Play program. We look forward to her greater involvement after graduation. Lisa is currently based in San Antonio, Texas.
Contact Lisa at: rpman@att.net
KIM MC PHERSON has been a professional Christian educator for almost 20 years. Formerly of Indiana, Kim now serves as Director of Religious Education at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Denver, Colorado. Kim has taught Godly Play for many years and is particularly gifted in two important areas: challenging older children in Godly Play and educating parents about Godly Play. Kim has also collaborated on Godly Play with a Jewish synagogue and is committed to promoting the diversity of Godly Play. Due to her busy schedule, Kim's travel is limited but she enjoys all aspects of Godly Play training and leads training events whenever her schedule allows.
Contact Kim at: mimstjohn@aol.com
ANN SPRADLEY is an accredited Godly Play trainer based at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, Texas. Anne has eight years experience teaching Godly Play to children ages three through twelve and has also taught Godly Play for adults. In addition to teaching in her home parish of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Anne has taken Godly Play to children at an inner-city school, to groups of hurricane Katrina evacuees, and to children in villages of Central America. Anne knows Godly Play from the perspective of a volunteer-teacher and parent, as well as a church professional. She is available for all types of training and consultation.
Contact Ann at: aspradley@legalsearch.com
CAROL ANN WESTON is a professional Christian educator currently serving at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Kerrville, Texas. She has worked with all ages, infants through adults, for over 30 years and has been teaching Godly Play for over 12 years. Carol Ann has helped churches of various sizes in the Rio Grande Valley, Gulf Coast and Hill Country of Texas to begin and expand Godly Play. She loves sharing Godly Play in small groups of all ages, in worship, and other times in the life of the local church, as well as teaching young children on a regular basis. She has a passion for helping churches, leaders and parents to understand and embrace Godly Play and is available for all aspects of Godly Play training.
Contact Carol Ann at: caweston1@hotmail.com
JENNIFER S. T. WICKHAM is an authorized Godly Play Teacher Trainer with a degree in Religious Studies from The University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has been directly involved with Godly Play for over thirteen years, both as a teacher and as a Director of Christian Education in two parishes. She became an accredited Godly Play Teacher Trainer in 2000 and travels around the country training teachers and helping Godly Play programs grow. Through her work as a trainer for both Godly Play and Education for Ministry (EfM), Jennifer continues to believe in the important role we have in helping each person discover an authentic relationship with God. She currently serves as the Director of Religious Formation for St. George Episcopal School in San Antonio and is in the process of earning a Masters Degree in Sociology.
Contact Jennifer at: jstwickham@gmail.com
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