PREPARE LEADERSHIP.
As a young child I attended a "block house" conducted by an elderly woman who taught bible lessons. One day she taught on the life of Moses, and at the end of the lesson she invited any children who wanted to ask Jesus into our heart and I raised my hand in response and prayed a simple prayer.
Growing up we moved several times, before my parents finally divorced prior to my adolescent years. Later as an adult I saw how God used the pattern of moving often to give me an understanding that this world is not my home. (Heb. 13:14) My “church history” includes attending a Catholic church as a young child and then attending a Pentecostal fellowship some years later. It may not have been an immediate change but as a child I remember kneeling for the sacrament one Sunday and tambourines in the aisles the next. In my teen years a cousin invited our family to his "community" church, where I committed my life to Jesus anew and was baptized. (Rom. 6:3) As a young adult my journeys include: growing up in California and at the age of 18 I moved to New Hampshire briefly before returning to California, some time later I moved to Oregon, but then returned to California yet again. All this was while I was still single. In 1990 my good friend from the youth group, Linda Kelly (she also grew up in the Catholic church) returned after spending 8 years as a Sister in the Carmelite Order, yes as a nun! Before entering I asked her if she wanted to go out on a date and she told me she could not because she would be entering the Convent. I thought her response was a little much, most girls just need to get their wisdom teeth pulled. After we married, Linda told me the name given her by the Order, Sister Myra meant “Sister of Divine Providence”, and I thought "what a beautiful message from my Father", that He had set Linda apart for me as His Divine providence. (Matthew 7:7-11) After we married in CA in 1991, we moved to Kansas in 1994 so I could attend college (but did not graduate), after which time we moved to North Carolina in 1999 where I attended a ministry training school through MorningStar Ministries, and finally in 2004 we moved to Arizona! All this traveling and exposure to believers in different parts of the country has birthed in me a heart for the whole body of Christ. (Eph 4:16) Hannah, our first child was born in CA in our little apartment on Tyler Ave. Mercedes (Mercy) our second child was born in KS. And our son Eddie Jr. was born in NC. We currently live Flagstaff, Arizona. The city was founded upon the celebration of our national independence and I intend to do my part to see it stays that way! My ministry experiences are varied and include the following:
Now, 20+ years after starting a Bachelors degree, I have just completed a Biblical and Theological Studies degree through Regent University in preparation to teach and inspire believers to know the Word. Also, the scriptures exhort the church to prepare for Christ's return and this is one of my chief purposes in life. To this end Prepare Ministries has been formed to help the body of Christ prepare for the “times of trouble” before the return of our King. If you would like to be equipped for “that great and terrible day” join us! Edward can be reached at [email protected] for more information. |
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FAQ'S.
You may want to know who I am and what am I trying to accomplish?
What is your Church affiliation?
We attend a local fellowship in Flagstaff called Grace Community Church which we have been a part of for about 5 years and I attend a small home group as well.
How do I know that your are who you say you are?
I am more than willing to supply you with a Pastoral recommendation upon request. Obviously I am unable to post any of his personal contact details on this web-site for confidentiality.
So…why are you doing this kind of work?
As a young man my pastor used to say that we must become "pregnant with purposes of God" and God has placed in my spirit the task of proclaiming His Word as the doors of opportunity open.
When are you available?
I am available for any number of days at a time (a week, mid week, a whole weekend, etc.) in a single location or at multiple campuses in order to teach through a Series. I am also available to speak at para-church events.
We attend a local fellowship in Flagstaff called Grace Community Church which we have been a part of for about 5 years and I attend a small home group as well.
How do I know that your are who you say you are?
I am more than willing to supply you with a Pastoral recommendation upon request. Obviously I am unable to post any of his personal contact details on this web-site for confidentiality.
So…why are you doing this kind of work?
As a young man my pastor used to say that we must become "pregnant with purposes of God" and God has placed in my spirit the task of proclaiming His Word as the doors of opportunity open.
When are you available?
I am available for any number of days at a time (a week, mid week, a whole weekend, etc.) in a single location or at multiple campuses in order to teach through a Series. I am also available to speak at para-church events.
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