Called from the Cradle - Unraveling My Story to Pastoral Ministry {{ part one }}
There is a big part of my story that is somewhat untapped. A significant element of my training at Calvin Theological Seminary has been exploring who God has redeemed me to be, an ever-growing and sanctifying process. I'd be remiss if I didn't write about the small country church I was born into 48 years ago and at which I enjoyed the first decade of my life. Its significance and impact still move me today. I recognize this as foundational to my call to ministry. I have always admired the courage of my parents. At the young age of 22, they moved to a small town far from the familiar to curate a home, begin a career, and start a family. Their faith called them to find a church home in a town where they knew little to no one. A place where they could worship, learn, serve, love, and grow in the name of Jesus. They found a local church planted out of the same denomination they were raised in. They connected early with Pastor Pete, an Evangelist who was roughly their age and fill
