Doing the work of God comes with all sorts of hardships and trials, and Giovanni knows this all too well. Besides tremendous paperwork, he gives himself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally to others, especially the less fortunate. The rewards, though are great, and he is proud of being able to weather the tribulations and hardships that come with being a pastor. He says, “Having worked and ministered in the Church and the community for 24 years now is both tiring and exhausting yet very rewarding.”