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Current Occupation:
Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church in Hersey. Michigan since September of 2008. I dabble at being a writer and have one published letter in a magazine to my credit. Trustee on the Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District School Board.
Education:
Graduate of Reed City High School – Class of 1987
Graduate of Trinity Bible College (Ellendale, ND) – Class of 1993. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies / Ministry (double major). Magna Cum Laude.
Graduate of Asbury Theological Semiinary (Wilmore, KY) – Class of 1996. Master of Arts in Theological Studies.
Ministry History:
I was an Assemblies of God Minister from 1999 till 2007 (2 years licenced, five years ordained). I pastored two churches Church of the Rock (Greenville, Michigan) and World Harvest Assembly of God (Perry, Michigan) Before pastoring I was an Associate Pastor of Christian Education at Harvest Assembly of God (Reed City, Michigan).
Political History:
Served as a School Board Member for Reed City Area Public School for four years, three of those years I was Vice President.
Currently a Trustee on the Mecosta – Osceola Intermediate School District. (July 2015 to present)
Ideology:
Christian Conservative Libertarian
All Things Rabyd 
Just visited Shannon T’s blog, which mentioned you. I have poetry that blends Biblical theology with living it…come see! bythemightymumford.wordpress.com. —Jonathan Caswell 🙂
Thanks for following my blog, Ed. Bodybuilder, huh? Good for you. My workout routine in simple: I alternate days between jogging and burpies. I’m up to 3 miles and 160 burpies.
Right now – HIIT Cardio on a treadmill (40 min) and weights four to five times a week.
Hi Ed, I am finding your blog site very interesting. I have been focusing on sexuality, spirituality and nudity for starters and have found so much written here that “fits” what I am saying at my site. One of your other readers [homeclothesfree] posted a link at a social naturism site that led me here. I know I will rummaging around a lot more on your site. Thank you, Robert – aka – skycladtherapist. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by and browse away. I have felt much for free to discuss the topics of nudity and sexuality since leaving my denomination and going independent.
Thanks for liking my website robertpaulgmelin.wordpress.edu. Although I am not a believer, I am very interested in religious/spiritual thought, and find it particularly refreshing to encounter perspectives that do not repeat the same old oversimplified moralism.
Hey, thanks for stopping by. As I shop for blogs to follow and like I am always interested in a broad range of perspectives. Makes me think more. Dangerous yes, but also a lot of fun. 😉
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Hi, I saw your comment on the “Georgia Nerd” blog and looked up your blog. It is very interesting. I struggle with the “church” and the multiple denominations. Lots of questions: Is there a true church (denomination)? Why does God stay so silent when we need him the most? But, I enjoyed reading–have to go now, but will check back soon! Cheers for your excellent writing! Love & Blessings amie
Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it.
About to do a post about you, hope you don’t mind! 🙂
Not at all. I have enjoyed your blog for a long time.
Blessings and Cheers!!!
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Hey happy to follow and thanks for stopping by.
Blessings and Cheers!
Don Thomason
January 30, 2015, 7:59 p.m.
Social Scientist B.A. Social Science-Chapman University, M.A. Comparative Theology-Ambassador University, A.A.S. Paralegal-Columbia Basin College. Your comments on Nudity hold a lot of truth. Last time I checked I have not found any human beings created at birth with clothing. Most modern clergy need a bit of realistic study. and should quit believing in man-made rules.
Thank you. Ultimately the question of nudity is not about God forbidding it but our spiritual shame about it because of our sin.
Blessings,
Thank you for choosing to follow my blog! May you grow more like Jesus as you know more and more of His blessings and favor!
I noticed you attended TBC. I did also, though did not graduate there. I attended 1986-1988. I finally graduated at Southwestern A/G University in Texas.
Hi Ed. Looking for more on recapitulation theory of atonement. Any help? I graduated from ATS in 1993.
Mike,
The real problem with Recapitulation theory is that it is incomplete. I struggled with finding detailed info myself. I like the theory but I do feel your pain if your having trouble finding info.
Ed
Hi Ed,
It’s nice to find a fellow pastor and ATS grad with whom I find so much in common!
Do you know Pastor David Hatton? He is a good friend.
Blessings,
Steve Boggan
Steve,
Don’t remember the name David Hatton. but that said it is quite possible i have met him. A lot of years have passed since ATS so it is possible.
Blessings and Cheers!!!
Ed, David Hatton is not from ATS. He is a Wesleyan pastor from Sacramento, CA and is the author of this wonderful book on Christian Naturism:
But on an ATS note, the folks at Asbury’s Seedbed blog were brave enough to publish David’s article on the Imago Dei. 🙂