Ray's extensive training is through a rich variety of denominations: * Clergy Leadership Institute (Episcopal) * Lombard Mediation Skills Institute (Mennonite) * Albany Diocese Consultation Center (Roman Catholic) * Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region (Ecumenical) * Capital Region Theological Center (Ecumenical). Ray has been an ordained United Methodist pastor for 35 years. Military Service: US Army active duty (Signal Corps), 1969-1972; US Army reserves (Chaplain Corps), 1986-1996.

    BA, Anthropology, The Ohio State University, 1969
    Master of Divinity, Drew University, 1977
    Doctor of Ministry, Drew University, 1981
    Master of Social Work, State University of New York, 1997

A Sample of Ray's Workshops & Events

  *  "Moving from Job Performance Appraisals to Mutual Ministry Reviews" (2012)

  *  "Responding Resourcefully to Criticism" (2012)

  *  "Got Joy? How To Be a Blessing to God, Your Neighbor and Yourself " (2011)

  *  "A New Way at Looking at Life: The Appreciative Principle" (2010)

  *  "Discovering the Good Stuff in Life" (2009)

  *  "Unforgettable Forgiveness" (2009)

  *  "Visioning for a Brighter Future" (2008/2009)