My Assistant

Several years ago our elders counseled me to get an executive assistant to help manage my time better, keep me focused on the right things, and help things run smoothly.  As is so often the case, their wisdom proved right.

For the past several years I was blessed to have Carla Bray serve as my assistant.  She managed my schedule, helped with sermon props, coordinated our baptism celebrations, and developed a robust and incredibly effective pastoral care ministry. 

Recently, Carla felt God nudging her out of vocational ministry and into a job that allowed her to be more flexible with her hours and more able to be with her family, especially her new grandson!  God has opened such a door for Carla and she has officially left our staff, although she will still coordinate our baptism events.  I can only say that her service to me, our church, and so many families going through tough times was nothing short of amazing and of God.

We have decided to take an unconventional approach for my next assistant.  We have outsourced this role to a new company called "MAG" - Miles Advisory Group.  My assistant lives in the Atlanta area and manages my schedule, contacts, meetings, and administrative functions through the internet and phone.  This new approach takes advantage of technology and is a cost-effective approach to providing executive assistance to churches. 

My new assistant's name is Betsy Burgis.  Already her efficiency, professionalism, and love for the local church is evident.  Betsy has the added challenge of helping me stay connected and "in the loop" while I spend a lot of time in NYC with Beth ... and it is working great. 

Betsy's Contact information:
Email: betsy@rockbridge.cc
Office: 706-279-3175 (Rock Bridge central office)
Direct line: 706-489-9226