Leslie (Les) Ferguson

Served as Rector (head Pastor) at a historic Colonial Church in Suffolk Virginia in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia; a member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Ordained a Transitional Deacon in the Episcopal Church in the United States. Serving as a clergy in search for parish ministry position. Naval Officer - 22 years Executive Assistant on two ships, responsible for day to day operations and mission planning for more than 800 Sailors and Marines Proven self-starter; recognized ability to convey complex issues with clarity Lay leader on four ships; coordinated Protestant and Catholic lay-led services on two ships Innovative systems approach to problem solving; proven ability delegate responsibility for day to day program events to subordinates and coworkers Developed a global ministry and appreciation for global interconnectedness stressing cross-cultural and ecumenical dialog; as well as non-partisan solutions to complex ministry concerns Specialties: Ethics and Moral Theology; Liberation Theology; Practical Theology; Deaf Ministry; Pastoral care; Systems Analysis; Test and Evaluation