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• Education: Masters of Divinity Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
• Best advice given to me about preaching: "Preach Christ, not yourself; shepherd faithfully, and trust God for the results." Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Don't seek personal glory or validation. Shepherd Faithfully: Care for others with humility, love, integrity and vulnerability. Trust God for Results: Growth and the transformation of hearts are the work of the Holy Spirit. This advice aligns with biblical principles (1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Philippians 1:6)
• Books that have had an impact: "Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God" by Francis Chan "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis "The Bondage of the Will" by Martin Luther "The Heidelberg Catechism"
• Hobbies: Reading and Writing Travel, Cultures and Languages Nature: Walks and Mountains
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: "Grace is enough." In a world full of striving, comparison, and self-reliance, we often forget that God’s grace is sufficient for every need, every weakness, and every moment of our lives. The truth is, no matter where we’ve been or what we've done, God's love for us is unshakable. His grace is not just a doctrine to be understood, but a power to be experienced and lived out. I would remind us that it’s not our own efforts, our own goodness, or our own strength that determines our worth before God. It is His grace. His unmerited favor. The grace that calls us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. If I could preach one more time, I would say: Don’t try to earn God’s love or approval. Rest in the fact that He has already given it freely. And let that grace transform the way you live, love, and serve. In that grace, we are freed from the tyranny of pride, the weight of comparison, and the exhaustion of self-sufficiency. We can now humble ourselves, serve others, and worship God from a heart of gratitude. And finally, I would urge everyone to remember that no matter what happens in life, the gospel is still good news. Jesus is still the Savior, and His grace is still greater than all our sin.