The many hats of Sharyn
Anderson-Campbell
Sharyn didn’t let her
abuse as a child drag her down; rather she uses her background to mold her present-day
goals and projects. The painful scars left by the abuse would turn anyone from
the loving grace of Jesus, but she chose instead to accept the healing that
could only come from the Savior.
She
is co-pastor of
Salt and Light Church of God in Fowler. She also works as asecretary
in the security department at Dodge City Community college. She is an
accomplished author of “Back to School with Jesus” and “The Cry No One Heard.” In
“The Cry No One Heard,” Sharyn reflects on the
difficult growing years of her life where fear of rejection was paramount and
her cry for help fell on deaf ears, especially within her family. Sharyn deepened her relationship and dependence on God,
breaking free from the emotional chains of her abuse and finding forgiveness in
her heart for her abusers. She provides prayer examples for forgiving abuse
from others and for accepting the plan of salvation in one’s life.
In the book, Sharyn
shares her personal story of childhood abuse and how
she hasovercome the pain thereof. She explains how
prayer, forgiveness, and studying the Word of God delivered her from the
bondage of anger, shame, and depression. Sharyn loves
people and has apassion for those who are hurting.
Her newest book, “Back to School with
Jesus” Sharyn gives children the understanding of
what it means to have Jesus in their hearts. The book contains a prayer, game
and children’s favorite songs about Jesus. In addition, the book contains
scriptures for children to meditate on.
Sharyn’s hope is that
children will gain knowledge to help them in school and throughout life as they
make Jesus their choice.
The story of Salt and Light C.O.G. is
just another example of how God has worked in Sharyn’s
life. It begins with a call from God on the lives of Sharyn
and Mark Campbell. In January of 2014, Sharyn called
and told her father, Bishop James H. Anderson, Jr., that she had gotten married.
Mark's sister asked them to come to Kansas and help with the Church. They sold
their house, quit their jobs, and moved to Fowler, Kansas. Sharyn
and Mark would alternate in their service to the Church. Sharyn
was left to do the duties of the church, while Mark worked. Over the next few
months, Sharyn and Mark would communicate further
with Bishop Anderson. The weekend of July 4, 2014, they asked Bishop Anderson
to come and do a revival in Meade, Kansas for 3 or 4 days. The revival went
well. Sharyn and Mark were both diligent workers in
the Church. Bishop Anderson asked them if God had called them to be ministers.
They answered, "Yes, we really want to be active in the church and in the
ministry." At the end of July, 2014, Sharyn and
Mark Campbell and Bishop Anderson became co-founders of the Salt and Light
C.O.G. in Fowler, Kansas. After completing ordination study and examination, the Campbell's were ordained in a special service, July 12,
2015.
The vision for the
Church is to build the "Mother Church" in Kansas as well
as a seminary and churches nationally and
internationally. This brings about the birth of Salt and Light C.O.G. in
Lincoln, Nebraska. Bishop James H. Anderson, Jr. and First Lady Pastor Linda L.
Anderson co-pastor the Church.
Because of her background of abuse, she
is a big believer in advocating for children of abuse, Sharyn
supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Sharyn has 20 years in
the Loss Prevention field, 2 years as a Correctional Officer, and a year as a
Police Officer, which taught her the importance of working well with others. Sharyn has more than 20 years of combined experience in
Security and Law Enforcement.
She is also an active member of NAASCA -
National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse. Through this organization, Sharyn
actively participates in on-line dialogue, teaching and education to help
others overcome the scars of child abuse.
In addition to her present roles, she is
currently seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry
and Leadership at Liberty University online.
To contact Sharyn please email thecrynooneheard@yahoo.com. Sharyn can also be
reached at Salt & Light Church of God, 402 East 8th Street, Fowler, Kansas
67844... or via the telephone at 620-646-6423 or 6432