James Mark Beckman

"We are wounded as we journey through life and I know that there are wounds in this place as there are everywhere and one of the most important things a good shepherd does is communicate the healing presence of Christ so I will humbly ask the Lord to help me to do that."

"Everyone is searching for meaning and purpose in life. I believe we have something precious to offer in that search, so to help people to connect the yearnings of their heart with what we have discovered in Christ—that's the great opportunity."

"It's only when we're unsatisfied or restless, and something about our current place is not enough, that we begin a great pilgrimage."