"I like to help people feel the power of Storytelling," says Roger Armstrong. "People don’t listen to stories to be unaffected. They want SOMETHING. I help make it happen."
He was given the name "Wordweaver" by a Native American storyteller for his ability to weave stories out of the threads of life. Telling personal, original, and humorous tales,he delights audiences of all ages. He particularly likes the challenge of developing customized programs for schools, churches, and civic groups.
Roger has been a United Methodist pastor since 1967. He has come into contact with many types of people and never seems to meet a stranger. He "connects" across the footlights, chancel rail, classroom or auditorium weaving tales and truths together.
Roger and Linda have been married 36 years and have two grown daughters, and one son,and one cat.
Roger is a member of the National Storyteling Network, currently serving as the South Central Regional Director and member of the Board. He also serves as the NYSS for Arkansas. He is also a member of the Tejas Storytelling Association,the Arkansas Traveler Storytelling Society, The Barbershop Harmony Society and is a founding member of the South Arkansas Storytelling Society. He has appeared with the South Arkansas Symphony and the Natural State Brass Band and the Diamond State Chorus. He holds Literacy Awards from the Arkansas Reading Association and Rotary International. He has been seen swapping yarns at the National Storyteling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the Texas Storytelling Festival, the Pinnacle Mountain Ghost Story Festival and regional events, festivals and Tellabrations.
Roger also serves as the State Director of AORBS--the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas. At Christmas, he often dons a red-and-white suit to help bring cheer to the children and adults alike.
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