Bishop Bouman

The Bishop of the New York Metro Synod, Steve Bouman, spoke with us today. He was a very caring man who shared with us stories of ministry in New York City - stories of prayer and faith and ministry in the wake of 9/11. Quite touching. But he also shared many other stories of life in the poor areas of the city long before 9/11 and even then his thoughts were inspiring about what happens when we listen to the Holy Spirit and listen to the people of God. A tremendous message from a bishop - no tales of structure or social issues - rather an encouraging sermon on the purpose and joys of ministry. I think he made me think quite intensely about minsitry in New York!