The Rev. Dr. Seddon Email and Phone Number

The Rev. Dr. Seddon is a Priest in the Episcopal Church. He serves as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington, Indiana. Personal Statement: We live in a troubled world full of poverty, conflict, alienation, injustice. I deeply believe we have been given a gift – our tradition – which tells us of God's love and ensures us that the reign of God is our ultimate home. Having seen first hand in South America and in immigrant communities here how a lived faith gives us hope and inspiration, I want to participate in this mission. My focus in ministry is helping mission communities grow in faith and service and also working in a multicultural context where we may grow our many members into one body We are called to preach the gospel to all nations, and now the nations have come to us. May we become a community of healers and reconcilers from all languages, peoples, and nations.Summary of Qualifications:Experience in Latino ministryInspiring and thought-provoking preaching, in English or SpanishSkilled with college students and Latino youthKind heart, deeply compassionate and empathetic spirit, strong pastoral care skillsDeep commitment to social justice, with experience in political activism and lobbyingExperienced and diplomatic leader, able to resolve conflicts and create shared visionFluent SpanishExperience and ties with the Anglican Church in MexicoSeveral years experience with Latino congregationsReceived Evangelical Education Society grant.Served campus ministryDr. Seddon is also an archaeologist and principal investigator with more than 10 years of professional consulting and regulatory experience in the US, Peru and Bolivia.Specialties: Missional DevelopmentLatino MinistryCampus MinistryHistoric preservation law, particularly:National Historic Preservation Act, esp. Sections 106 and 110National Environmental Policy ActUtah Code 9-8-404