Ben Light
UCG Short Films
Hurricane: Resilience, Recovery and Hope
The worst natural disaster to ever hit the island nation leaves people struggling for meaning and hope.
Rudolph Rangel III
Contributor
Rudy Rangel attends the Cincinnati East, Ohio congregation along with his wife Judy and two children.
Lena VanAusdle
Contributor
Lena VanAusdle currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, Lewis, who serves as the pastor of the New York City, NY; New Jersey North; and Hartford, CT congregations and Senior pastor for congregations of United Church of God in Malawi and Zimbabwe.
She has her bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in Clinical Counseling. Her passions include God's way of life, traveling, writing, helping people, cooking, and quilting.
Jamie Schreiber
Contributor
Jamie Schreiber works in the Media Department at the Home Office in Cincinnati. He studied Digital Video and Media Production in Minneapolis, MN.
Lewis VanAusdle
Contributor
Lewis VanAusdle lives Brooklyn, NY with his wife, Lena. He is the pastor for congregations in New York City, New Jersey - North, and Hartford, Connecticut.
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