Meet The St. Jacob’s Team

Every month we will continue interviewing one person from the team that serves St. Jacob’s.

 Our prayer for this series is that it will allow everyone to get to know us deeper and open the door for conversations.

 This month’s team member is Pastor David.

 What is your favorite bible verse and why? My favorite verse is Luke 24:30; “When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them.” This is from the account of the Road to Emmaus. The risen Lord Jesus came to the disciples just as he comes to us. Jesus is revealed to us as He offers His body and blood for our forgiveness and fills us with the power of His love. Truly, there isn’t enough room on this page to explain more about why it is my favorite.

 What is one thing you are passionate about? I am passionate about helping people grow in their faith and understanding of God’s continued presence in their lives. It begins with worship, prayer and study of scripture. If only more Christians would take time during the week to gather around God’s Word and study together! What an amazing witness we could provide. Other than the Bible, what is one book that has greatly impacted your faith? I have several favorites, but I would suppose “The Wounded Healer” by Henri J.M. Nouwen is one I can say has had a great impact on my life and ministry.

If you could learn a new skill, what would it be and why? I’d like to play the piano. I have always loved music and would love to learn how to make music.

 What is one movie you could watch over and over and never get tired of? The Shawshank Redemption – There are so many pivotal moments where life and death collide, evil is overcome by good and in the struggle of life in a broken world, faith and hope lead to new life.

 What is the thing you like the most about St. Jacob’s? I love the way we love each other as a church family. There is a genuine concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ, and a desire to live together as children of God. I believe God has blessed us with a gift to share with our community and I pray we will find ways to share this gift and invite others to come and see these blessings first hand.