Lanny was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. After college, he worked as a social worker before answering the call to pastoral ministry. Education: B.A. in Psychology at High Point University (Psi Chi Honor Society), M.Div. Duke Divinity School, Certificate in Church Leadership from the Royce and Jane Reynolds School of Church Leadership, Certificate in…
Getting to know each other will be an ongoing process, but my hope is this quick bio will be a helpful start. I grew up in Dunwoody, Georgia, where my family attended Dunwoody UMC. That church, especially my experience in Youth Fellowship, brought me to Christ and helped me discern my call to ministry. Being…
J.Alexander Ward, Jr., he prefers to be called “Al,” was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina and is the son of the late James A. and Helen T. Ward. Al graduated from Northern High School (1970), High Point University (AB, 1974), The Divinity School of Duke University (MDiv, 1977), and Columbia Theological Seminary (DMin,…
Wayne Purdy has been working with youth as a volunteer or full time Youth Director for the past 25 years. He began working with youth as a volunteer at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC. After a successful career in Sales and Management Wayne finally answered the call to full time Youth Ministry…
