Nancy Brink

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Dublin Core

Title

Nancy Brink

Identifier

1047

Coverage

Nebraska (USA)

Stole Item Type Metadata

Honoree

Nancy Brink

Stole Text

NANCY BRINK

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

Omaha, Nebraska

I am Nancy Elaine Brink.  I was born and raised in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and was ordained in 1979 in Hereford, TX.  At that time I was married to an ordained man and planned to live out my ministry as part of a clergy couple.

As that marriage was ending, I fell in love with a friend – a woman. My coming out was a coming home to myself. I had no doubt that God loved me – but what about the church?

I spent the next 9 years in ministry but in the closet. It was only when I felt called to adopt a child in 1996 that I made the leap and came out. I’m so grateful for the loving support of North Side in Omaha, Nebraska where I continue as pastor.

I share my life with Maria Perez and our daughter Hannah. This stole was a gift made for me by an artist in the congregation, Bonita Ware.

Denomination

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Geolocation