Phyllis Boozer is coordinator of the Baptist Fellowship of the Northeast.

1. Where did you grow up?

Jacksonville, Alabama.

2. What is your favorite verse, book or story in the Bible? Why?

Matthew 25:31-46.

It speaks to me as to how Jesus lived his life, and what is expected from me.

3. What is your favorite movie? Why?

“African Queen,” “Out of Africa” and “The Gods Must Be Crazy” are all favorite films.

I think the theme is Africa, a place that speaks to my soul.

4. Who are three people you admire?

Helen Moore-Montgomery, Suzii Paynter and Martin Luther King Jr.

5. What is one little-known fact about yourself?

I get nervous speaking in public.