By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC
Enjoy this interview with Dr. Ben Emmons, the new Co Pastor at Crossroads Community Covenant Church in Yelm, Washington
What is your personal and ministry background?
I’ve served at a pastor for over 20 years. I’ve been involved in just about every kind of pastoral role. I’ve served as a children, family, young adults, discipleship, associate, and lead pastor.
What are you passionate about in ministry right now?
I am passionate about seeing people get healthy. Obviously, health starts with our spiritual health, but I believe God is interested in our holistic health (including but not limited to our body, soul, and mind), which I believe is why He gave us much of the Mosaic Law. I love helping other pastors regain their physical health through education, nutrition, and recreation.
How can we pray for you?
Continued wisdom for the transition and energy to unpack everything…
Seven things you didn’t know about Ben:
1. Where is your favorite place to be?
Anywhere with my family, especially home.
2. Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
Israel. The Bible just comes to life when you experience it first-hand. The stories Jesus told and even His life became real.
3. What does true leadership mean to you?
Serving.
4. Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities?
Moon cities, because if we are building in outer space, chances are pretty high that we have flying cars with robot housekeepers already. I think the Jetson’s taught us this is true…
5. What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Health and fitness coaching or possibly teaching.
6. How do you define success?
Success is when I can introduce anyone to Jesus. Beyond that, I’d say discipleship is the definition of success.
7. Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
My life has been pretty paradoxical. I’ve run more than 20 marathons, but use to weigh 321+ pounds. I failed second grade, but went on to earn two masters degrees and a doctorate. I’m a huge nerd, but my wife is the most amazing person I’ve ever known.
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