Deacons In Training

Scott grew up on a farm in rural Iowa and attended an evangelical church there. While living a good life according to the world’s standard it was not until an Easter Sunday service when Scott was 20 years old that the Holy Spirit convicted him of his sin and need to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Since that day Scott has continually grown in his faith, understanding of Scripture, and desire to live a life that…

Barry grew up attending church in northern Wisconsin.  At the age of 4 years old, he understood that he was a sinner and that Jesus died to pay for his sins.  So, at the dining room table with his mother, he prayed to accept God’s gift of salvation and Christ’s payment for his sins.  As a teenager, Barry realized that he was living a lukewarm life; professing Christ, but living for himself. Just before he left home for college, Barry…