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Bro. Brian's Testimony
A phrase that comes to mind that describes my walk with Christ is, “my life is Yours, Lord.” At age nine I gave my life to the Lord. I admitted that I was a sinner, I asked for forgiveness, I confessed that He was the risen Lord, and I turned from my ways to His ways. Right then and there I had the assurance that I was saved. Shortly after becoming a Christian I was baptized in my home church, First Baptist Church of Kettering, Ohio.
When I was in the ninth grade, I felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit calling and leading me to devote my life to serving the Lord in some type of gospel ministry. Though knowing that He wanted me to commit my life in ministry, I wandered away from that calling throughout my high school years. Yes, I was involved in every aspect of our church’s youth ministry. I participated in Bible studies, outreach, youth choir, youth band, mission trips, etc. Yet, I lost sight of His calling on my life.
Moving ahead to my first day of college, I was registered as a Physical Therapy Assistant student. I didn’t know much about the program or what a Physical Therapy Assistant really did. That didn’t really matter because the Lord hadn’t forgot His plans for my life. So, under the conviction of the Holy Sprit and through prayer, I enrolled into the Music program. I could sing, play guitar, and play piano (a little), but I was very nervous about the long road ahead.
Here I am today. The Lord knew what was best for me. I finished my music degree in Texas, got married to Susan, started a family, and attended seminary. I have served in churches in different capacities since my college days. Whether my concentration was ministering to young people or leading in a developed music ministry, I followed and continue to follow the Lord’s voice. I turned over the fear I had about committing my life to full-time ministry and the Lord took that fear and enriched me with many blessings and a wonderful ministry at Washington Ave. Baptist Church.
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