"Rock Star Says He's Surprised By Reaction He Gets When Sharing His Christian Faith - "

https://thinkamericana.com/rock-star-says-hes-surprised-by-reaction-he-gets-when-sharing-his-christian-faith/ 

"Rock singer Brad Arnold, from 3 Doors Down, says he won't stop sharing Jesus' love with his fans. He believes it's the best use of his platform..."

"More Than 21,000 Hear the Gospel in Naples, Italy |" New American Prophet (N.A.P.)

https://new.americanprophet.org/more-than-21000-hear-the-gospel-in-naples-italy/ 

"Samaritan’s Purse and the Real Gospel in Action |" N.A.P.

https://new.americanprophet.org/samaritans-purse-and-the-real-gospel-in-action/ 

"Here's what Nancy posted on Facebook this past Saturday (be sure to click on the link to see all the pictures!): "Started working yesterday (Fri 11th) with Samaritans Purse in Spruce Pine NC. What an amazing organization! So completely God centered and wonderfully organized. They pray with all the homeowners as well as give out bibles in addition to working extremely hard all day long in the muck and the mire. And these are not just perfunctory prayers. These are deeply expressed and heartfelt….. many times with tears. We even had a little worship service at the various sites. This is a completely Christ centered organization and if you want to donate or volunteer somewhere, this is the place where your money and your body will be put to work big time!"

"Lost tree from the Bible is resurrected from 1,000-year-old mystery seed |" Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13886853/lost-biblical-tree-Sheba-resurrected-seed-Jerusalem.html 

''The Unstoppable Gospel in North Korea" - International Christian Concern

https://www.persecution.org/2024/09/19/the-unstoppable-gospel-in-north-korea-2/ 

"Despite relentless efforts to extinguish Christianity (and any religion for that matter), brave souls like Illyong Ju, a North Korean defector, continue to spread the message of hope and resilience..."

Remember the Muslims: for Christ !

👍😀"Seattle pastor arrested for reading the Bible WINS legal battle "

https://www.christianpost.com/news/seattle-pastor-arrested-for-reading-the-bible-wins-legal-battle.html 

"The legal agreement allows the pastor the freedom to share the Gospel in Seattle without the threat of arrest, coupled with monetary compensation for past grievances and attorneys' fees..."

👍✝️🙏🌎"Amazing 'Jesus Revolution' Reported in Iran - Mosques Close as Muslims Turn to Christianity | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/amazing-jesus-revolution-reported-iran-mosques-close-muslims/ 

"

And the people of Iran are looking at this and they are saying, 'Wait a minute. If this is what Islam has brought us in the last 45 years, we're not interested. We want to know what the other options are.'"

"When a Faithful Witness is Found Within the Un-Godly" | N.AP

https://new.americanprophet.org/when-a-faithful-witness-is-found-within-the-ranks-of-the-un-godly-the-lord-is-glorified/ 

"Instead of cashing in, Liddell turned his back on fame and fortune and followed his parents' steps, becoming a missionary to China (Matthew 16:24)..."

Shame on Uttar Pradesh😡👎 "Indian State Strengthens Anti-Conversion Law Stoking Concerns for Christians -"

https://www.persecution.org/2024/08/01/indian-state-strengthens-anti-conversion-law-stoking-concerns-for-christians/ 

''

The ramifications of the bill make easy targets of Christian missionary groups and are causing concern for Christian minorities living in the Hindu-majority state. .."

TWR - Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/trans-world-radio/ 

" Broadcasts began in 1954.

TWR provides programming in more than 275 languages and dialects from 20+ high-power transmitting sites. Using radio, the internet, cellphones, video and other media, the ministry helps the Church fulfill its mission of leading people around the world to become disciples of Jesus Christ..."

Prayers for Saudis "Churches few but growing in the birthplace of Islam - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/churches-few-but-growing-in-the-birthplace-of-islam/ 

"Saudi Arabia's rate of Christian growth is about 65% greater than the global average," says Bruce Allen with FMI, citing statistics from Joshua Project. "Just because we hear that a government is closed to the gospel doesn't mean the hearts of the people are."

"Mission CRY – Christian Resources International – Mission Cry | $450 Million in Free Books and Bibles Sent"

https://missioncry.com 

"Flooding God's Word into Hong Kong and China "- M

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/flooding-gods-word-into-hong-kong-and-china/ 

"MegaVoice | Home of the MegaVoice" Solar Audio Bible

https://megavoice.com 

"Native believers plant Gospel seeds in U.S. reservations - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/native-believers-plant-gospel-seeds-in-u-s-reservations/ 

unfoldingWord - Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/unfoldingword/ 

"Beyond Bible translation: how unfoldingWord helps church leaders create study resources -"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/beyond-bible-translation-how-unfoldingword-helps-church-leaders-create-study-resources/ 

"We want to equip the Church with the ability to translate the Bible for themselves in every language. But we also want to equip the Church for spiritual formation and discipleship," Dane* with unfoldingWord says.

"We're not just handing out Bibles; we are developing Bible translators."

“Games Talk” brings the gospel to the Paris Olympics -"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/games-talk-brings-the-gospel-to-the-paris-olympics/ 

"What do a bus tour, Christian athletes and AI have in common? They're each part of Trans World Radio Europe's strategy called Games Talk to bring the gospel to the 2024 Summer Olympics. .."

"Native youth bring the hope of Christ to Indigenous communities - " News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/native-youth-bring-the-hope-of-christ-to-indigenous-communities/ 

"Collaboration in Christ: the “sweet spot” in audio 🎧🧝Bible distribution "-👍📖✝️🙏

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/collaboration-in-christ-the-sweet-spot-in-audio-bible-distribution/ 

"How North Koreans find freedom, whether or not they escape -" Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-north-koreans-find-freedom-whether-or-not-they-escape/ 

🙏✝️📖👍

"Every year, The Voice of the Martyrs Korea — by the grace of God and with the partnerships that we have with the Voice of the Martyrs organizations around the world — has gotten more than 40,000 Bibles a year into North Korea," says Foley."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-north-koreans-find-freedom-whether-or-not-they-escape/

"Why the 1980s were “the Reformation” in the Deaf world - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/why-the-1980s-were-the-reformation-in-the-deaf-world/ 

 "DOOR International is hosting a celebration this month in Nairobi, Kenya, to recognize 40 years of Gospel work among the Deaf! This is just one of many international celebrations DOOR is hosting for the ministry milestone..."

Prayers for 📖🙏✝️" Only one percent of the French population knows Christ."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/athlete-testimonies-proclaim-christ-in-gospel-hostile-france/ 

"France has the fourth-highest percentage of atheists in the world, and Gospel resistance is the status quo. Only one percent of the French population knows Christ..."

"Athlete testimonies proclaim Christ in Gospel-hostile France - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/athlete-testimonies-proclaim-christ-in-gospel-hostile-france/ 

(70's pic) One of these is a famous missionary today

Hallelujah 👍 "12,000 Christians Baptized Yesterday in 'Largest Synchronized Day of Water Baptism in American History' "-

"A reported 12,000 people were baptized in and around the waters of the Pacific Ocean yesterday as part of Baptize California, billed as the "largest synchronized day of water baptism in American history..."

https://protestia.com/2024/05/20/12000-christians-baptized-yesterday-in-largest-synchronized-day-of-water-baptism-in-american-history/ 

“God is still moving” amid Sudan’s chaos, says Gospel worker - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/god-is-still-moving-amid-sudans-chaos-says-gospel-worker/ 

"Save the date: May 19 is the International Day for the Unreached -" Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/save-the-date-may-19-is-the-international-day-for-the-unreached/ 

"Modern day slavery in Pakistan offers opportunity for evangelism -"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/modern-day-slavery-in-pakistan-offers-opportunity-for-evangelism/ 

"Sudanese Christians introduce desperate people to Jesus as war rages on - "

"The war is nowhere near being over, but John and his organization – which we cannot name for security purposes – remain committed to their work in Sudan. By empowering local Gospel workers, they're introducing desperate people to the HOPE OF CHRIST..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/sudanese-christians-introduce-desperate-people-to-jesus-as-war-rages-on/ 

"God's LOVE reaches and transforms Lebanon's next generation - "

"Kurds, Arabs, Lebanese, Syrian refugees, local internally displaced persons, and impoverished local farmers receive the FRIENDSHIP of Heart for Lebanon."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gods-love-reaches-and-transforms-lebanons-next-generation/ 

"Churches in Russia "resourceful" and persevering in politically charged times "

"there are areas within Russia where the gospel has not yet fully penetrated, such as in the Arctic Circle and Far East Russia. Believers are PRAYING for continued OPEN DOORS to reach these regions with the hope of Christ..." 

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/churches-in-russia-resourceful-and-persevering-in-politically-charged-times/ 

Iran’s “fatherless and fearless” GenZ poised for Gospel ignition -"

" Once young people realize that the God of the Bible loves mankind and is forgiving and kind and so much more, the gospel resonates deeply within them, Shariat says. "The last six months has been an EXPLOSION OF SALVATION of young people in our ministry."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/irans-fatherless-and-fearless-genz-poised-for-gospel-ignition/ 

We 🙏 Pray for Muslims during Ramadan to come to Christ ✝️

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-to-pray-for-muslims-during-ramadan/ 

"Clean water and Living Water needed in rural Kenya -"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/clean-water-and-living-water-needed-in-rural-kenya/ 

"JESUS Film Project celebrates 2,100th translation "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/jesus-film-project-celebrates-2100th-translation/ 

"Sudanese Christians introduce desperate people to Jesus as war rages on - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/sudanese-christians-introduce-desperate-people-to-jesus-as-war-rages-on/ 

Tennessee ✝️👍"McDonald's Restaurants Goes Viral for Incredible Jesus-Themed Easter Display "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/03/mcdonalds-restaurant-goes-viral-incredible-jesus-themed-easter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-restaurant-goes-viral-incredible-jesus-themed-easter 

"CJ Stroud Expands On His Faith, Says Other Players Appreciate It"

"I've had a lot of great people who have reached out, and even guys after games, who just talk about how I mention God and Christ," Stroud said. "I always tell people that it's not me, it's him. There's nothing I can do to ever repay what the Lord has done in my life and I don't want to, I just want to act in what he's calling me to do."

https://www.outkick.com/cj-stroud-christian-faith-says-other-players-coaches-appreciate-him-spreading-gospel/ 

-pray for " Bibles For The World"

https://www.biblesfortheworld.org 

🙏✝️👍 "Rapper Daddy Yankee Retires From Music to Pursue God and Spread the Gospel"

https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/rapper-retires-from-music-to-pursue-god-and-spread-the-gospel-mace/ 

👍✝️"Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua,

"According to CBN News, Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua, thousands of miles south of the U.S. border in the heart of Central America.

Missionary Britt Hancock reported thousands of miracles and tens of thousands of conversions to Christ among the roughly 650,000 people who have attended evangelism events in that country so far this year...."

https://www.wnd.com/2023/11/nicaragua-experiencing-massive-move-god-events-draw-650000-far-tens-thousands-accept-christ/

"Despite hardships Syrian church sees growth''

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/despite-hardships-syrian-church-sees-growth/

"Steve Vander Molen is now serving as the Director of Set Free USA."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/set-free-welcomes-new-u-s-leader/

"How delayed marriage in Ghana affects Gospel ministry"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-delayed-marriage-in-ghana-affects-gospel-ministry/

Prayers for 🙏"Russian war affects Bible translation in former Soviet nations"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/russian-war-affects-bible-translation-in-former-soviet-nations/

Prayers for the Sentinelese to #RepentAndBeBaptized ✝️🙏#AcceptChrist2bSaved

His family in

"a statement at the time said: "We recently learned from an unconfirmed report that John Allen Chau was reported killed in India while reaching out to members of the Sentinelese Tribe in the Andaman Islands.

"He loved God, life, helping those in need and had nothing but love for the Sentinelese people. We forgive those reportedly responsible for his death..."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/man-killed-uncontacted-tribe-after-30620890.amp

"4 Christian Bros Homeschooled in Jungle Bring Jesus to Superstitious Tribe—Who Share Survival Savvy

"They were evangelist Christian shoots in a jungle of superstition and magic. There were no roads, no internet, schools, or hospitals. The only way in was by helicopter, yet they were welcomed with open arms"

. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/4-christian-bros-homeschooled-in-jungle-bring-christ-to-superstitious-tribe-who-share-survival-savvy_5235388.html?utm_source=andshare 

"Mission Cry piggybacking on medical shipment to get Bibles, Christian books into Liberia"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-cry-piggybacking-on-medical-shipment-to-get-bibles-christian-books-into-liberia/

"Bible translators celebrate PNG progress

"Papua New Guinea (MNN) — Papua New Guinea has more languages than the entire continent of Europe. Nearly nine million PNG residents use one or several of the island nation's 840 recognized languages..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/bible-translators-celebrate-png-progress/

"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people don’t follow Jesus Christ. "

"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people don't follow Jesus Christ. It's not because they heard the Gospel and rejected it. Most Indians have no idea who Jesus is....India needs more church planters, but there are challenges.."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/india-needs-more-church-planters-but-there-are-challenges/

"From desperate wife to joyful Church Planter

"In 2018, Naveen felt called to do more to reach her neighbors and community with the Gospel, so she began Church Planter Training with Mission India..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/naveens-story-from-desperate-wife-to-joyful-church-planter/

'Building up India’s persecuted Church with free Bibles, Christian books

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/building-up-indias-persecuted-church-with-free-bibles-christian-books/

Bibles for China 🇨🇳✝️✝️✝️

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/bible-distributions-underway-in-china/

"Have you read 'The Gospel in Every Book of the Old Testament' yet?"

https://www.wnd.com/2023/04/read-gospel-every-book-old-testament-yet/

"North Korean workers abroad are hearing the Gospel"

"In the year 2000, they found that for all intents and purposes, 0% of North Koreans inside of North Korea had seen a Bible with their own eyes. It's actually like .0006% at that time," Foley says.

"But…as of December 2021, about 8% of North Koreans had seen a Bible with their own eyes. .."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/north-korean-workers-abroad-are-hearing-the-gospel/

"Former terrorism hub being transformed by the Gospel"

"Notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden hid in his Abbottabad compound until U.S. Navy Seals killed him in 2011. A year ago, Mission Cry started handing out Bibles in the area near bin Laden's old compound."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/former-terrorism-hub-being-transformed-by-the-gospel/

"Three ways to partner with Jesus in the Middle East"

"Uncharted Ministries works alongside believers and churches in the Middle East to bring the Good News of Jesus to Jewish and Muslim communities. Learn more about Uncharted's work here."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/three-ways-to-partner-with-jesus-in-the-middle-east/

"Mission India reaching the world’s largest youth population for Christ "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-india-reaching-the-worlds-largest-youth-population-for-christ/

"Church-Centric Bible Translation conference ignites collaboration"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/church-centric-bible-translation-conference-ignites-collaboration/

"Persecuted South Asian Christians translate New Testament

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/persecuted-south-asian-christians-translate-new-testament/

"Bibles for China begins work in new region"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/bibles-for-china-begins-work-in-new-region/

"In Iran, Muslim background believers face unique challenges*

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/in-iran-muslim-background-believers-face-unique-challenges/

"Gospel work persists amid record-breaking Pakistan floods -" Mission Network News

"Together with FMI, Keys for Kids helps Pakistani church planters reach entire families for Christ. .."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-work-persists-amid-record-breaking-pakistan-floods/ 

"Christians’ unexpected response to Nigeria’s persecution uptick -" Mission Network News

" kidnappers target Christians ten times more often than Muslims....

Global Disciples partners with local believers to reach unreached people groups. More about that here. In Nigeria, "the Fulani people are one of the largest unreached, unengaged people groups," Burkholder says..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/christians-unexpected-response-to-nigerias-persecution-uptick/ 

"Faith over fear: God is more powerful than charms - "

"Mozambique (MNN) — The Lord is moving powerfully among the Deaf in Mozambique. DOOR International's Benard Thuku says many Mozambican Deaf live in fear of the spirit world..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/faith-over-fear-god-is-more-powerful-than-charms/ 

"Gospel Challenges in Liberia Deep and Daunting - "

"Workers use various means to share the gospel, from radio programs and revival meetings to visiting homes and offering to pray for needs. Team members also win opportunities to be heard by offering to help villagers work their farms.

Whatever the method used to proclaim the grace of Christ, local missionaries rely on the inherent power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit to bring people to faith, the leader said...."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-challenges-in-liberia-deep-and-daunting/ 

Just pray: Prayercast | Home

http://www.prayercast.com/index.html 

: "Church-Centric Bible Translation continues despite opposition "- Mission Network News

"Church-centric Bible translation continues despite heavy opposition in the Middle East. unfoldingWord works alongside local church planters in an undisclosed nation*.."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/church-centric-bible-translation-continues-despite-opposition/ 

: unfoldingWord

https://www.unfoldingword.org/ 

"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Church’s teams up with e3 Partners for the journey."

"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Church's  team's up with e3 Partners for the journey."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-team-helps-plant-churches-in-south-africa/ 

some of the courses I've completed at various academic institutions over my lifetime

 

Fuller Seminary:

American Church History (CH506)

Exegetical Method (NE502)

New Testament II Acts to Revelation (NS501)

Systematic Theology II:

Christology/Soteriology (ST502)

Pastoral Counseling (CN520) (Hammer)

New Testament I: The Gospels (NS500)

Pentateuch (OT501)

Systematic Theology I (ST501)(Miroslav Volf)

Book of Acts (NE516)

Writings (OT504) ”The course covers the books in the third section of the Hebrew scriptures: Psalms, Job, Proverbs, the Scrolls (Ruth, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Esther), Daniel, Ezra‐Nehemiah, and Chronicles”.

Spirituality of the Psalms (OT572)

Hebrew Prophets (OT502)

Systematic Theology III (ST503)

Foundation of Ministry II (GM504)

Pauline Theology (NS531)

Person & Practice of Ministry (PM511)

Preaching II (PR511)

Christian Ethics (ET501)

New Testament Exegesis: Hebrews (NE506)

Book of Amos (OT521)

Homiletics (PR500)

Discipleship, Secular Society (ET533)

Beginning Hebrew (LG502)

Worship in a Jewish Context (MR529)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (ST572)

Ethics of Pastoral Care (CN552)

Foundations of Ministry (GM503)

Aramaic (LG525)

Book of Jeremiah (OT516)

Apologetics (PH508)

Preaching (PR511)

Missiology Integration (MI520)

Theories of Human Nature (PH505)

Calvin Seminary:

Ethics (531A)

Church History (311A, 312A, 313A)

Missions (801A, 862A, 802A)

Worship (650A) Teaching Ministry (750A)

Theology (411A) Church & Ministry (602A)

Chaminade University

of Honolulu

Anthropology (An200)

Biology & Lab 101

Judaism (Religion 480)

Speech (sp140)

 Calvin College (University):

Psychology of Education (Educ 301)

Intro to Teaching (Educ 303)

 Reading Content, secondary (Educ 307)

Reading Strategies, secondary  (Educ 308)

Philosophy of Education (Phil 209)

Survey of English Literature (Engl 202)

Literature of the USA II (Engl 311)

Recent British & American Literature (Engl319)

History of English Language (Engl330)

Aerobic Aquatics (PE 111) (Timmer)

Solzhenitsyn (Engl W50) (Ericson)

Directed Teaching, secondary (Engl346)

Semester Student Teacher (Engl359)

Shakespeare (Engl303)

Modern Math (Math 100, Zwier)

Developmental Psychology (Psy201, Weaver)

Motivational Psychology (Psy330)

Recreational Leadership (Recr303)

Intro: History of Art (Art231)

Western Civilization (Hx101, Bratt)

Intro to Philosophy (Phil153, Mouw)

Intro to Psychology (Psy151, Terborg)

Sociology of Prisons (Soc W52)

Micro Economics (Econ221)

Written Rhetoric (Engl100 Baron)

Social Psychology (Psy310)

Biblical Theology (Rel103, Hoeks)

Christian Perspectives on learning (CPOL W10)

Growing Up Wholly/Holy (W11, Sloat)

Business Management & Organization (Bus360)

Business Marketing (Bus380)

Macro Economics (Econ222)

History of Cinema (Engl251)

Intellectual History of the USA (NA)

Therapeutic Exercise (NA)

Psychopathology (Psy212)

Statistics (Psy250)

American Religious History (Rel304)

Spanish Culture (interim)

Semester in Spain (Spanish 101-102, 103-104)

Weight Training (PE114)

Physical Science (Phys110)

Organizational Psychology (Psy301)

History of Psychology (Psy306)

Downhill Skiing (PE150)

Reformed Bible College (RBC)

 (now Kuyper College):

Biblical Greek I & II (BBL 510-511, Bremer)

California State 

Long Beach 

Masters of Social Work 

One Semester completed:

 S W-500-004 Found Gen SW Prac

S W-503-001 Behave& Env-CR-Cult

S W-505-001 Oppres GRPS: Policy

S W-550-001 Computer/Soc Serv

S W-596A-002  Field Instruct I

( St Mary’s Long Beach Emergency Room)

 

Other

High School: 

Grand Rapids Christian High

Junior High:

 Millbrook Christian, Grand Rapids MI

 Elementary: 

Alger Public & Seymour Christian, 

Grand Rapids MI