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Craig Airfield & Industrial Authority Executive Director Jim Corrigan was the guest speaker at St. Paul Episcopal Church’s Lenten Lunch series, “Finding God in the Queen City” on March 6.

Corrigan gave his viewpoint on God appointing leaders throughout the world, including a connection to Selma.

“God has a hand in Selma, but we must be patient,” Corrigan said. “Sometimes it’s hard to see God’s work. We need to know that the Lord is working, but at his own pace.”

Corrigan said the events of March 7, 1965, forever known as “Bloody Sunday” represents a big part of the historical landmark. 

“I look at ‘Bloody Sunday’ as a momentunal change in Selma,” Corrigan said. “Selma became a shining moment in the conscience of man. Martin Luther King Jr. was a flawed leader. God placed Martin Luther King  Jr. at the right place at the right time.”

Corrigan discussed leaders all the way back to the days when Christopher Columbus discovered America and George Washington served as first President of the United States. Corrigan said they recognized God. 

The Reverend Amy M. George, Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, praised Corrigan for playing a big role in bringing industry businesses to Dallas County. 

After the speech,  Corrigan told the audience that he enjoys working with Selma-Dallas County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Wayne Vardaman.

“When you combine my aviation with Wayne’s brain behind tax abatement, we make a credible team,” Corrigan said.