The Quadrant Church

About the Book

The main objective of this writing is to produce a story of my experience as a Christian without being overly theological. It is an endeavor to understand my cultural relationships from a Christian cultural perspective. Many profound friends, teachers and pastors have been an immeasurable help and source of strength along the journey. Ministry is not for the faint of heart. Ministerial conviction develops very strong convictions of hope, faith, and prayer. The book is the result of six specific areas of Christianity that I have tried to address with family, church and friends. Many have helped to shape, mold, and at times anchor me. It is written to encourage people who are churched and unchurched to consider an awesome Savior in Christ Jesus; He who came to save the world from sin and reconcile man back to God. His Word says, “All men” are made in His image. That includes the sinner that has not yet been delivered into salvation. I give Him glory and take no credit of my own. This is my story replete with laughter, tragedy, shortcomings, and victories. This book is not meant to harm, notify or crucify any certain denomination, religious belief, or non- belief. Some of the names of churches and people in this book are fictional and are the compilation of many beloved relationships with no specific reference to an individual or denomination, while at other times direct reference is added to substantiate the material in this book.

About the Author

My experience has been filled with elation, joy, tragedies and triumphs. The tragedies seem to mold and nurture my ability to writer. In retrospect, I realized that God instills the need for his presence in my life. I served in the United States Air Force ten years. I returned to college in 2005 after becoming disabled, to a pursue degree for in Theology & Ministry. I received an Associate of Applied Science Degree Biblical Studies, Saint Louis Christian College in May 2010 and a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Christian Ministry from Saint Louis Christian College in May 2011, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I am presently enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary in Saint Louis, Mo., where I am being humbled daily. I am married to Debra, the love of my life, with five children who are all adults. After receiving and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, I was filled with the Holy Spirit. In the fall of 2001 I was called to the Ministry. On March 31, 2002 I received my license to preach and have endeavored to work and avail myself as a workmen, as stated by the Apostle Paul, “study to show thyself approved that need not be ashamed.” God has given me the vision to pursue the training needed to serve the church and the local community. I have worked in and around ministry since 1993.