MINISTER OF SOCIAL ENTERPRIZE

GA is from Atlanta, Georgia, and has lived in Asheville for the past year. He is compassionate and empathetic, and has a particular passion for music, exercise, and ministry. He particularly loves working with people. It doesn’t matter where he is at, he can “get in where he can fit in.” He has a passion for building community. In his role as Minister of Social Enterprise, he encourages and motives his peers to be the best version of themselves and assists them in their goals, demonstrates roasting operations for the team, and participates in outreach in the wider community.

FOUNDING PASTOR

Dustin is originally from Stuart, Florida, and has worked in the Asheville community since 2021. Dustin describes himself as “passionate, informed, and creative.” He has a particular interest in creating unconventional faith communities, pushing for restorative justice, and community development work. In his role as Founding Pastor, he works along the staff of Deep Time to assure operations are smooth, gives returning citizens the opportunity for employment and community, and catalyzes the spiritual life of Deep Time.

SOJOURNER

YG has been running full speed since becoming a Sojourner: quickly learning how to roast, encouraging his peers, setting up and breaking down our pay-what-you-can pull-ups, asking thoughtful questions about life and faith. YG has modeled for us what it looks like to be a self-starter, and how to stay faithful in the face of challenge after challenge. Meet Y.G.!

1. In your first month with Deep Time, what is the greatest lesson you’ve learned?

How to make coffee. I didn’t know how to roast, but I like the process. Learning this process has helped me to see how I can move through life one step at a time.

2. Which Deep Time coffee is your favorite?

Ethiopia and Majestic

3. What do you hope to accomplish during the rest of your time as a Sojourner?

Getting my car was important, and I just got mine! I want to keep exploring tattooing, landscaping, farming, masonry, cooking, and writing. I also want to get my own place.

4. Where do you see hope right now?

When I come to work I see hope, it is a getaway from the trouble of life - work and ministry at Deep Time gives me peace of mind. I enjoy coming to work and it gives me hope.

SOJOURNER

DescriptioFor the last year Cordaya has become a friend of Deep Time - occasionally popping in through to week to see what was going on, play with the children at the Church, give feedback on the new merch, and flying with the Deep Time team to LA to learn from Homeboy Industries at their Global Homeboy Network. Since starting she has started her GED, learned to roast, and has helped us envision what our Pay-What-You-Can pull-ups might look like. Meet Cordaya!

1. In your first month with Deep Time, what is the greatest lesson you’ve learned?

Ive learned to have patience. Even if you don’t want to do it push yourself. l’ve felt like I’ve been pushing myself more and more to be a better me and I feel it.

2. Which Deep Time coffee is your favorite?

Ethiopia

3. What do you hope to accomplish during the rest of your time as a Sojourner?

I hope to accomplish learning how to roast by myself and finish school.

4. Where do you see hope right now?

I see hope in myself and in God right now, I’m just trying to figure things out!n goes here

TEAM LEAD

Mercy a Navy veteran originally from Firebaugh California. She says that she “has a good work ethic instilled in me by my Hispanic heritage.” She has lived in Asheville only a short while, but has quickly fell in love with the vibe of the city. She says “I am committed to the Deep Time mission. I have strong family values and strive to be a better version of myself with the help of the Deep Time team. After all we are not only co workers we are a family that builds each other up. I have spent many years in misdirection. I plan to impact those who are still struggling and to be an example of what my higher power is doing in my life and through the Deep Time mission. To show others there is a different path. I love making people smile and have a positive outlook. I want to be a light to those around me and make an impact in the community. My spirituality grows stronger every day and am ecstatic to be a part of the ever growing community of Deep Time.”

SOJOURNER

Jacki has a heart for the people, and is specifically passionate about growing into a Community Health Worker focused on supporting folks in recovery. Get to know her:

In your first month at Deep Time, what is the most valuable thing that you have learned?

To be patient with everyone including myself.

Which coffee is your favorite?

Haiti Dark Roast

What do you hope to accomplish during the rest of your time as a sojourner?

I want to get my community health worker certification and other community based certificates.

Where do you see hope right now?

Our communities coming together!