interview with pastor cyndi
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Q: why did you go into ministry?
A: i'm one of those kids who, like young samuel, heard God call when i was only 4 yrs old. so i wasn't surprised when He called me into ministry when i was 8 yrs old.
it is clear God was preparing me for ministry my entire life. even though my ministerial journey has been a bit unconventional and maybe not as neat and tidy as many of my peers, it is definitely ordained by Sovereign God. plus, i love what i do and get to do what i love. how cool is that?!!Q: what is your favorite Scripture verse?
A: 2 Corinthians 1:4, "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. when they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."
Q: what will we never see you do as a pastor?
A: you will never see me wearing polyester suits or shiney white shoes ... EVER.
Q: name some people [past or present] that have inspired or shaped your life.
A: my grandmother helen ... here's a woman who authentically lived out her faith. she could pray like no one i know. although she was poor, she was the most giving person i have ever met. despite a truly harsh life, she never lost her delicious sense of humor.
abraham lincoln ... he overcame tremendous adversity to become a truly great leader.
joseph ... he, too, received a vision of his destiny at a young age but found his life took an unexpected turn or two. yet, he never wavered in his faith in God. as a result, he became an inspiration to generations throughout the ages.
Q: what dream(s) do you have for the church?
A: that we would be a safe place for people to come and explore the truths of God. that we would be a people fully devoted to God ... ever growing in spiritual maturity and God's love. that we would grow increasingly zealous to maximize our God-given talents and gifts to reach our community and the world for Christ.
Q: what is your favorite ice cream?
A: black walnut and bubble gum [although not necessarily at the same time]
Q: what do you hate most about church life?
A: i loathe "religious snobbery." no where in God's Word do i find that true spiritual maturity is due to what we wear, how "christianese" we talk, whether we sing hymns or worship choruses, or because of the length of time we've been in church. in fact, i find any tradition that evolves into an excuse to isolate and criticize is not only unacceptable ... it is unbiblical!
religious snobbery misrepresents Christ to our culture, divides the Body of Christ [the church] and destroys our witness. sadly, too many churches tolerate religious snobbery which makes them unsafe for anyone seeking God.
Q: what did your kids teach you about God?
A: His love is amazing!! no matter how often or how big i screw up, He never stops loving me.
Q: what do you do to relax?
A: depends on my mood. being a true rocky mountain girl, i am addicted to the outdoors and playing in water. i enjoy listening to radio theater. i love to go to movies, musicals, ballet and theatrical plays. i adore racquetball. i love to write and draw. but then, i also enjoy shooting trap, skeet, and prairie dogs. go figure!