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Erin Ford

director of youth and young adult evangelization

Hey everyone! My name is Erin and I am the loudest and proudest Northeast Ohio native that ever stepped foot on Texas soil! The Christian life was always a strong part of my upbringing. Going to church, praying before meals, and attending CCD classes. We were the typical cookie cutter Christians who were "doing everything right." I came into the Lifeteen youth program my freshman year of high school and to be honest, Jesus got me. I discovered in my own heart a joy, a love, and a meaning that was indescribable. I had a youth minister that was so humble and zealous for our hearts and souls. It was a parish that bought into in a program of evangelizing teenagers that I encountered the heart of God and found myself desiring to serve the Church as a career. I quickly found myself committing to further my education at Franciscan University of Steubenville where I received my BA in Theology and Catechetics with minors in Youth Ministry and Human Life Studies. Through everything, I learned that a relationship with Jesus was the only one who could fill all my desires. 

My first taste of the great state of Texas was serving on staff at The Pines Catholic Camp for three consecutive summers in college. Those who know me well describe me as a "wondering woman" or "vagabond." I've always been the one in my family to follow my own path and choose the road less traveled. Through my years of bouncing around and working in ministry all over the country I have met the most incredible people. These opportunities allowed me to see the world as it really is: full of hope, dreams, and people struggling for a chance to be happy. It was in 2016 when Jesus called my wandering heart to sink roots in the lonestar state and I can't imagine my life anywhere else besides using the gifts God gave me to evangelize the young people of Dallas.