ABOUT
Who I am
I am a homesteader and pastor (Henryville Community Church). After two different weather events (2008 and 2009), resulting in extended power outages, my family and I developed a backyard, suburban "homestead". After years of serving as an urban outreach minister, the idea of getting away from the city and expanding the homesteading operation took hold. Since 2011, My wife Jennifer and I have lived in a cabin on 12+ acres in Henryville IN, raising kids (10 altogether, 6 still at home), pursuing the directive of Jeremiah 17:5-7--- build homesteads, plant gardens, grow families, and care for the welfare off the community..
Why I do this
1 Corinthians 10:31 compels us- "Whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." And yet, we live in a world with systems that proclaim the glory of man, daring to believe "we can do better". Collectively, we are physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally corrupted by a dependency on worldly systems, separated from a visceral relationship with God, through His Word and through His world.
Homesteading is a way to reconnect with Biblical truths by connecting with old ways,
seeking to rightly steward what God has created.
What I can do for you
My desire for you, first and foremost, is that you hear and receive the Gospel message:
We are all sinners and fall short.
The wages of sin is eternal death.
The free gift of God is salvation found by faith alone in Christ alone.
God demonstrated His love for us, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
If you confess Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Repent, and be baptized, for the remission of sin. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Next, my objective is to teach and encourage churches and individuals to be prepared for whatsoever may come. Whether it is a simple backyard garden, raising chickens for meat and for eggs, developing a self and community sustaining homestead, or launching through churches community gardens and agrighoods, I believe God has called me to help. My wife and I believe we can help you to find a better way.
To God be all the glory!
