Lake Arlington Baptist Church

Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Where and how did you accept Christ?

I was reared in a home where we were very involved in a church, but I did not have a personal relationship with Christ. During a series of meetings at which a layman was preaching, I heard about Jesus in a way I had never heard before. The speaker challenged each person to put their name in place of "world" in John 3:16 and explained that there was no other way to God than through Jesus. I received Him as my personal Savior in that little church in a small town in western New York at the age of 25.

What do you want to communicate to the folks who are visiting the website?

Our chuch is a great place, full of life, many children and young families. You can meet Jesus here in a personal way, and grow in Him, all the while having a wonderful time.

What is your dream for your ministry?

That each preschool class would teach God's word each time a preschooler is here and that each child would come to put their faith in Christ as soon as they can understand the gospel.

What is your educational background (School & Degree)?

Bachelor of Arts in Education from the State University of New York. Master of Science in Education from the State University of New York. Two years at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

How did you propose to your spouse or how did your spouse propose to you?

John took me out to lunch and shared with me that God had told him he was to remarry (after the death of his wife). Then, he told me God had told him to marry me! It took me a couple of weeks to get the same message from the Lord.

Do you have children and/or grandchildren?

John has a son, Ed, who is the Counseling Pastor at LABC and 2 grandchildren, Emily and Taylor.

What are your top 5 recording artists and/or songs?

Michael W. Smith, Mark Harris, Avalon, Casting Crowns, and Fernando Ortega.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

The most wonderful place I have ever been is British Columbia. I would love to go back.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done in your life?

After I was saved in western New York, I packed up my 1965 Plymouth Baracuda and moved to Center, TX (1500 miles from home) to teach Kindergarten.