Minister Shawn Elbert has been in the Human Services field for over 20 years, specializing in working with youth. Shawn is a current administrator for a non-public special education and has served as the Spiritual Life Coordinator for a youth residential facility for 4 years. In addition, Shawn has 15 years of experience as a trainer and has presented numerous workshops and trainings in areas such as Trauma Informed Care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health First Aid for youth. Although Minister Elbert is new to the ministry at Epworth, he is not new to the church family. Minister Elbert has been a member for 8 years and has volunteered in the Sunday School and as a chaperone at ROCK for several years. Shawn’s enthusiasm about working with and supporting young people is contagious. Epworth is excited to see what new things will engage our youth now.