Baptized and later professed Christ as Savior and Lord on February 21, 1970. Joined York Memorial United Methodist Church in 1974. Called to ordained ministry at age of 16. Entered Emory University in 1976 and graduated with a BA in English & Religion in 1980, and MDiv. in May of 1983. Married to M Kaye Johnson Ball in 1986. We have 2 adult children. Served Florida United Methodist Churches in Ocala, Land-O-Lakes, Estero, Orlando, Hobe Sound, Clearwater, Lake Placid and now Titusville. I'm trained in peace-making and congregational redevelopment as well as Church and Community Development work (with an emphasis on crisis management).