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He is a May 2019 graduate of Southern Methodist University\u2019s Perkins School of Theology, recipient of a Master of Divinity, with a concentration in Urban Ministry focused in Social Justice.\r\n\r\nBefore joining NETWORK, Christian was with the National Council of Churches, in Washington DC as the Justice Advocacy and Outreach Manager, working to elevate NCC\u2019s work on ending racism and mass incarceration as well as supporting ministries involved in this racial equity and empowerment work.\r\n\r\nWhere do you find inspiration for your work?\r\nIn the spirit of Sankofa and in reverence to the sacred calling to ordained ministry in The UMC, I find inspiration for advocacy looking back over lived experiences\u2014struggles and successes\u2014of my ancestors and my own; being born and raised by a single Black mother surrounded by loving and faithful family and active justice-seekers in Dallas\u2019 impoverished southern sector, yet educated in elite private and Catholic schools. 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