Another March update:

March 8th Update Just a bit more on my job and this past weekend. I am working for the next few months at United Way writing a $5 million grant to establish an IDA program. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts designed to assist low-income individuals and families with the acquisition of a first home, set up a business, or pay for college. It’s an exciting adventure that makes me feel like I will be making a significant contribution to the rebuilding of New Orleans.

This past weekend at the SWCRS meeting, I was elected vice-president of the American Academy of Religion Southwest Region. It’s a great honor. I’ll serve two years as VP and then two years as President. I’d like to thank Stacy Patty and my colleagues for entrusting the privilege of serving in this office to me.