Name: Rev. Janet Manning Title: Minister of Outreach and Assimilation Church Responsibilities: To equip members of FBSUMC to openly reach out to those in the community extending hospitality, the Good News, unconditional love, and a safe place of Christian fellowship. What I love about First Broad Street: I love the people. They are accepting of others and have always extended love and grace to those who come into this place. There are wonderful opportunities to be in ministry because of its downtown location. I love it because it is “A Church at the Heart of the City with the City at Heart.” Favorite Bible Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,“ declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jer. 29:11) Family: I have a wonderful son named Chase who is a junior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I do not get to see him near as much as I would like. Education:I am a Licensed Local Pastor and in my third year of Course of Study work. I will be attending Candler School of Theology at Emory University.