After working for more than forty years for five Fortune 500 corporations, Serving in positions ranging from a retail sales representative to overseeing the business development of one of the world's largest retailers. I ended my corporate career as the Chief Diversity Officer/Vice President for an internationally recognized protein company. However, it was not until halfway through my career that I truly embraced my calling to preach the Gospel.I first heard this call as a teenager, but I tried to suppress it for over twenty years. Nonetheless, God's plan never changed, and I continued to serve in the church as a deacon, Sunday School and Bible Study teacher, trustee, head of finance, and special counsel to several pastors. In 1999, while living in Michigan, God approached me again and challenged me to teach the truth of His Word. I did not feel qualified, but God directed me to Ashland Theological Seminary, where I earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Since then, I have served as an associate minister, assistant Pastor, Sr. Pastor, and Executive Pastor of Operations for over 20 years. I am grateful for my experiences and those who helped shape my calling.Read more about this authorRead less about this author