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BENJAMIN CONNER, Ph.D.Learning About Lifeat CapernaumBy Erin ZagurskyWhen Williamsburg native BenjaminConner went to college, he planned on becomingan architect. But now, he finds himself doinga different kind of building – the buildingof relationships.Benjamin is the leader of Capernaum Williamsburg,a branch of the Christian organizationYoung Life which seeks to bring thegospel to children with special needs. ThoughBenjamin has provided much to the childrenand families he has worked with, they have inreturn provided him much, including uniqueinsight, which he is now sharing with churchleaders throughout the world.After graduating from Lafayette High Schoolin 1987, Benjamin went to Virginia Tech. Oneyear into his studies, he took some time off tocare for his father, who had been diagnosedwith cancer.“A number of things happened that year.One of them was I decided I didn’t want tobe an architect,” Benjamin said. “I didn’t likethe lifestyle. I’m an introvert in a sense, but Iget energy from people.”That same year, Benjamin began volunteeringfor Young Life.“I thought given the experienceof helping my dad die– that was kind of a spiritualexperience – and volunteeringwith Young Life, Ithought some kind ofministry I was moresuited for,” he said.Benjamin returnedto Techand graduatedwith a degreein visual communications.Lisa W. Cumming Photography1769-122 Jamestown Rd.www.coopriderfinancial.comConfidenceThe sign of a good decision.RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING • 401(k) ROLLOVERS & IRAs • LIFE INSURANCECall Jason Cooprider or Ted Cooprider today. 757-206-1627Jason L. Cooprider is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning servicesand Ted. A. Cooprider is a registered representative of and offers securities through MML Investors Services, LLC,Member SIPC. Supervisory Office: 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 1100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 490-9041. InsuranceRepresentatives of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and other fine companies. Cooprider FinancialPartners is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC, or its affiliated companies. CRN201301-14380622 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSMARCH2011
HELP THEMREALIZE THEIRPOTENTIALGIVE TODAYStrong Communities CampaignAt the Y, strengthening community is our cause.We believe that lasting personal and social change canonly come about when we all work together to invest inour kids, our health and our neighbors. Your gift tothe Y will have a meaningful, enduring impact righthere in the Williamsburg community.Contact Caitlyn O’Hara for more information.BUILDING OURCOMMUNITYTOGETHERRF WILKINSON FAMILY YMCA301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23188P 757 229 9622www.peninsulaymca.orgNEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSMARCH2011 23
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