Lauralyn Vasquez

“In the end, what matters is this: I survived.” I gave him a very small smile. “I survived, Raymond!” I said, knowing that I was both lucky and unlucky, and grateful for it.”
― Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

“An element of class you’ll notice in my story is the persistent sense of needing to “help” and “fix.” These characteristics are considered by many to be trademarks of the dominant class.”
― Debby Irving, Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race

“We need to change our perception of the word volunteer. We can’t see volunteer as a verb. We aren’t looking for someone “to volunteer.”
― Jonathan McKee, The New Breed: Understanding & Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer

“Our retention rate rose from 20 percent to 37 percent in just 4 months. Overall, the Assimilation System raised the level of awareness among our church body in regard to how important first-time guests are to our church and that we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for those that are not yet a part of our church family.”
― Nelson Searcy, Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church