Refuge and Asylum (Pastor Chris Sicks and Ministry to State)

Chris Sicks is Pastor of Mercy at Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Virginia. His primary work is with APC’s deacons and Mercy Committee, laboring together to show compassion in Word and deed to those in the community and congregation—which includes 35 refugees who are part of the church. In the past, Chris worked at Gospel Rescue Mission (homeless shelter and drug treatment program in Washington, DC) and ran a scholarship/mentoring program for inner-city youth. He has also been a newspaper editor, restaurant manager, and Army officer. Chris and Naomi have three children, along with Naomi’s nephew who has special needs and lives out of state. Chris is the author of Tangible: Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth (NavPress). He blogs at www.tangibletheology.com.

Chuck Garriott pastored in Oklahoma City for over 20 years before being called to Washington, DC, where he launched and continues to develop Ministry to State, a ministry to people in government in our national, state, and international capitals. He is the author of several books, including Work Matters and Prayers for Trump.

Rick Barry is Executive Director of Center for Christian Civics, where he helps ministry leaders and faith communities develop missional approaches to their local public squares. He has worked on campaigns for local, state and federal office, is a former writer and editor for Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and oversaw communications for the Grace DC church network. He and his wife live in Washington, DC.