Jillian Smith - Executive Assistant to the Bishop
This reflection is part of a series to celebrate women's ministry, June 2022.
I love creating community and connection with people.
From the outside, it may seem like I am simply scheduling calendar events, but I have really come to see my ministry as bringing people together. It is so valuable to have a diocese feel seen and heard by their Bishop.
My great hope is that by enabling these moments of connection, the clergy, lay leaders, and everyone in between feel embraced and supported by Bishop Deon and the leadership of the Diocese of Missouri.
It is truly life-giving to witness the joy that comes from relationships blossoming and trust being built.