My Biography

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cbs.tc cheap viagra Marvin007My life is God calling. God called me to himself through Jesus, and then he called me into ministry. I am presently living out my calling as Lead Pastor of Trinity Church of Lansing, Michigan, a faith community for sinners and misfits, who love Jesus and desire to grow in him. I have served the people of Trinity since February 2010. I am primarily responsible for teaching the Bible, where I champion inside-out living through the big grace of God.

Prior to being affirmed as the pastor of Trinity, God called me to be one of the lead architects of Tabernacle Community Church, a church that I helped to plant, along with Artie Lindsay and Kizombo Kalumbula. Among other pastoral responsibilities, I was the primary communicator and vision caster. I served the people of Tabernacle for over eight years.

Before planting Tabernacle Community Church, God called me to serve three years at Calvary Church, as an assistant preaching pastor under the leadership of Ed Dobson.

I am a graduate of Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In addition to my ministry at Trinity Church, God has afforded me the privilege of being part of the Our Daily Bread Ministries family. I am regular devotional author for Our Daily Bread and Our Daily Journey, and one of the Bible Teachers for Sports.org. Also, I am contributor to Scott Williams’ best selling book, Church Diversity. I regularly speak at conferences, retreats, chapels and churches around the country.

My Family

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I am married to Tonia, the only woman who loves me deeply and unconditionally and helps me follow Jesus passionately. Her persistent prayers for me have helped Jesus be formed in my heart more completely. Together, we have three children: Marvin Jr., Micah, and Mikayla and we live in Haslett, Michigan.