Rev. Karen J. Sandoval, Chair A second-career pastor, Karen has served various ministry settings throughout the U.S. She is now serving the Rehoboth Parish on the Northern Neck area of Virginia and has been chairing the committee since 2003. She brings deep sensitivity to Native American concerns of all sorts. Our community has already been blessed by her willing hands and heart. Any congregation would be blessed to hear from her. You can contact her at (804)436-3816 or laffngmoon@aol.com.
Rev. Larry Jent Larry Jent has been an elder in the United Methodist Church for 20 years, and has been involved in Native American ministries throughout the U.S. He moved to Virginia in 2001 and now serves as pastor of Amelon United Methodist Church, Lynchburg District. In addition to his work with the United Methodist Church he is currently serving as adjunct professor of humanities at Virginia Western Community College, where he teaches Biblical Literature and Native American Spirituality. You can reach him at pastor@amelonumc.org or (434) 929-3200.
Tony Fortune Tony is a member of the Rappahannock Portabago Tribe and is a member of Shepherds United Methodist Church in St. Stephens Church, Va. Tony is a Certified Lay Speaker and is active in several administrative positions in his home church.
