Who's that Pastor?
This pastor loves to preach and teach on the Trinity. He is also an avid soccer fan, coach, and player. You may know him by his large white truck, or his blinding white suit on Easter. He's currently on the board at The Master's Seminary, and he used to do college ministry in LA with his wife.
Jesse Johnson
"I thank my God every time I think of you."
Bible: Philippians 1:3
This event is known as the longest day of the year and happens when the Earth's tilt causes the Sun to shine directly over the line of latitude at 23.5° north of the Earth's equator.
The Summer Solstice.
3 John.
"I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her."
Notting Hill
Before becoming a pastor, this man used to be a professional video game journalist writing for IGN, TechRadar, GameSpot, etc. He has forgone his journalism days, for light saber fighting with his 4 kids.
Dan Crabtree
"Never be so kind you forget to be clever. Never be so clever you forget to be kind."
Lyrics: "Marjorie" by Taylor Swift.
In 2023, the United States consumed nearly 5.6 billion pounds of this summer fruit, with per capita consumption reaching approximately 16.9 pounds
Watermelon
In 2 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy that irreverent babble will spread like what infection?
Gangrene
"On Wednesdays we wear pink."
Mean Girls
The most recently ordained pastor in IBC. This pastor really likes spicy food and will almost always suggest eating a spicy chicken sandwich. He graduated from Liberty and is also known for having been a cheerleader (although he will no longer perform backflips at whim). Throughout the week you may find him walking around the church reading a book, as he says "walking helps me read, but also I bump into things sometimes."
JJ Engelbrecht
"My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again."
Lyric: "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift
The modern olympic games which included people from all over the world was reintroduced in 1896 in this city.
Athens.
This disciple replaced Judas Iscariot after his betrayal and death.
Matthias
""Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should."
Jurassic Park
A Texas man through and through. You'll often see this former marine wearing cowboy boots throughout the week and if you mention the Alamo or the Dallas Cowboys you are in for an hour long conversation. He loves church history so much that he named his dog after John Chrysostom, which his three daughters and wife did not fight him on. He has also seen every submarine movie.
Alex Hairgrove
Bible: Song of Solomon 2:16
This iconic structure can grow up to 6 inches taller during hot summer days due to the expansion of its iron framework.
The Eiffel Tower
These are the two sons of Aaron who died after offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.
Nadab and Abihu
"They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!"
Braveheart
This pastor's father-in-law helped start Immanuel Bible Church. He is known for his quick funny remarks, reminiscent of his youth pastor days. He also taught social studies at Lake Braddock Secondary School for 7 years. He's currently holds the title of Pastor of Senior Adults.
Steve Holley
"I can hear your prayers. Your burdens I will bear."
Lyrics: "You are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson
Known as “The Land of the Midnight Sun,” this country can have 24 hours of daylight in summer.
Norway.
This psalm prophesies about Jesus' suffering on the cross. In one verse it even says, "they have pierced my hands and feet."
Psalm 22
"Here's the real truth: There are eight million people in this city, and those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me… we’re exceptional."
Spider-Man