Dianne B. Salter was raised by a welcoming Christian family, and a faith-filled church nurtured Dianne by providing her with many experiences of God’s love. For twenty years she jo...view moreDianne B. Salter was raised by a welcoming Christian family, and a faith-filled church nurtured Dianne by providing her with many experiences of God’s love. For twenty years she joyfully directed children, youth, and adults within the church to discover that love. She came to realize that God longed to be in relationship with those outside the church—especially the poor, the unchurched, ethnic groups, young adults, and many who had dropped out. As an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church, Dianne helps churches across denominations realign their vision and develop a hospitality that flows through all a church does. Ministry with the poor is near to her heart and was the focus of her doctor of ministry studies at Wesley Theological Seminary.view less