Family Background
I was born and brought up in a highly devoted Christian family. My parents’ Godly living has really influenced me much to live a devoted life. My parents taught me how to have a good relationship with the Lord and how to live a spiritual life that is most pleasing to God.
In spite of my many weaknesses and failures, God was always faithful to me. An incident that influenced my life towards God that took place while I was a child. When I was a small boy, I was drowning in a big water canal. When I was taken out of water, my parents were very afraid thought that I was dead. They became restless and tried their best to revive me. They took me to the doctor for better treatment. My mother loves me so much and did not want to see me dying. Thus, she went to the Lord with a fully surrendered life and prayed to God for my life. She made a commitment and oath before God, that if God would restore my life she would surely dedicate me to God. Finally, God heard my mother’s prayer and gave me life. Praise be to God and glory be to His name, I am now alive. This was my turning point to serve Him all through my life.
Personal Experience
Even as a small boy, though I did not understand many things about God, I was still conscience of Him. My parents told me that they had dedicated me for the glory of God. I realized that the commitment my parents had made for me has no meaning without being made by me. I felt that it was vital for me to accept Jesus as my Lord and personal Savior. It was on 23rd November 2004, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and personal Savior. I was baptized on the 15th December of 2004.
Called to Ministry
Since I committed my life to the Lord I had a desire to preach and do something for the Lord. After my middle school graduation, I was admitted to high school. During this time, I started mingling with new friends of different cultures, traditions, and ethnic backgrounds. I started to compromise with these new friends in many ways. Gradually, my spiritual life started going downhill. I was no longer having interest in reading the Bible and prayer. I deviated from the path in which my parents had led me. But God was faithful to bring me back to Him. I rededicated my life to Him.
After finishing high school, I went to Bible College for my Bachelors in Theology. Then I got my Masters of Divinity degree in 2008. Thereafter, I joined a Ministry with the Church Of God. Later, I could not continue to minister with them, joined a private school (that taught in English) as a computer teacher in 2009. I have been helping various ministries with various churches in the area.
However, I have always been praying that God would open door for me to serve Him full time. I married my wife on Nov. 11th 2011. We have twins, a son and a daughter, who were born after we were married for seven years.
Future Plan
Praise the Lord! He heard my prayer and has opened the door for me to serve Him with Calvary Chapel Saving Grace World Mission. By God’s grace, I will be serving Him with all my strength and soul.
Yours in His Service,
Pastor 16*
*Names have been changed or omitted for security reasons.
