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Hi guys, Names johnny. Davey.
Am a youth pastor in the ACC movement based here in Australia.

As I intentionally have declined the ability to get paid for my ministering role I also work part-time with Jenny Brown - Counselling and Therapy helping with counselling. It's a very rewarding job and is ministering to people in all sorts of ways. Its emotionally tiring sometimes but is super rewarding and absolutely worth it!

My hobbies include rock climbing, hiking and exploring Gods nature. love it.

My testimony is a long one and involves practically my whole life story the led up to a fine point where I received Jesus. Although I grew up in a Christian household I never really got it and decided to go off and do my own thing. Travelled the world, partied hard and all the rest that goes along with that lifestyle. I soon found myself feeling empty as time went on. Long story short I was invited to church by a friend who didn't nessicerily want to see me saved but was wanting to meet his mum's new boyfriend ( she had been divorced for well over 15 years by that point to my friend's father, but that another story) who regularly attended church. Anyway, he was too afraid to go by himself so he wanted a plus one to come along. I really didn't want to step foot into another church at that point. However, my friend convinced me that he just needed a plus one.

Well, I rocked up and the first thing I noticed was that they were the most friendly bunch of people I had ever met. It got me curious and I began coming on the semi-regular, as not to seem too keen. But as time went on and I began learning for myself how amazing Jesus was, I began to fix my eyes to him...to become infatuated and slowly began being drawn into his loving arms. It was about 6 months later that I officially dedicated my life to Christ and Here I am. 10 years later as the youth pastor for that same church, praise God...There is much more to my testimony but I'll not drag on.

Just thought I would introduce myself and let you all know that I'll be on here regularly enough. Hopefully, we get a chance to chat.

Thanks a heap and God bless!
 

Evmur

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Hi guys, Names johnny. Davey.
Am a youth pastor in the ACC movement based here in Australia.

As I intentionally have declined the ability to get paid for my ministering role I also work part-time with Jenny Brown - Counselling and Therapy helping with counselling. It's a very rewarding job and is ministering to people in all sorts of ways. Its emotionally tiring sometimes but is super rewarding and absolutely worth it!

My hobbies include rock climbing, hiking and exploring Gods nature. love it.

My testimony is a long one and involves practically my whole life story the led up to a fine point where I received Jesus. Although I grew up in a Christian household I never really got it and decided to go off and do my own thing. Travelled the world, partied hard and all the rest that goes along with that lifestyle. I soon found myself feeling empty as time went on. Long story short I was invited to church by a friend who didn't nessicerily want to see me saved but was wanting to meet his mum's new boyfriend ( she had been divorced for well over 15 years by that point to my friend's father, but that another story) who regularly attended church. Anyway, he was too afraid to go by himself so he wanted a plus one to come along. I really didn't want to step foot into another church at that point. However, my friend convinced me that he just needed a plus one.

Well, I rocked up and the first thing I noticed was that they were the most friendly bunch of people I had ever met. It got me curious and I began coming on the semi-regular, as not to seem too keen. But as time went on and I began learning for myself how amazing Jesus was, I began to fix my eyes to him...to become infatuated and slowly began being drawn into his loving arms. It was about 6 months later that I officially dedicated my life to Christ and Here I am. 10 years later as the youth pastor for that same church, praise God...There is much more to my testimony but I'll not drag on.

Just thought I would introduce myself and let you all know that I'll be on here regularly enough. Hopefully, we get a chance to chat.

Thanks a heap and God bless!
Praise the Lord, God is doing marvels in our day and folks don't even know the half. Welcome.
 

tourist

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There are a whole lot of peeps from Australia here so you should feel right at home. Sounds like you were traveling on a rough patch of road for awhile until God came into your life. Amazing story about your church and how it all worked out for your benefit and the glory of God. Glad to have you as part of our community. Welcome to CC.
 

Gideon300

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Hi guys, Names johnny. Davey.
Am a youth pastor in the ACC movement based here in Australia.

As I intentionally have declined the ability to get paid for my ministering role I also work part-time with Jenny Brown - Counselling and Therapy helping with counselling. It's a very rewarding job and is ministering to people in all sorts of ways. Its emotionally tiring sometimes but is super rewarding and absolutely worth it!

My hobbies include rock climbing, hiking and exploring Gods nature. love it.

My testimony is a long one and involves practically my whole life story the led up to a fine point where I received Jesus. Although I grew up in a Christian household I never really got it and decided to go off and do my own thing. Travelled the world, partied hard and all the rest that goes along with that lifestyle. I soon found myself feeling empty as time went on. Long story short I was invited to church by a friend who didn't nessicerily want to see me saved but was wanting to meet his mum's new boyfriend ( she had been divorced for well over 15 years by that point to my friend's father, but that another story) who regularly attended church. Anyway, he was too afraid to go by himself so he wanted a plus one to come along. I really didn't want to step foot into another church at that point. However, my friend convinced me that he just needed a plus one.

Well, I rocked up and the first thing I noticed was that they were the most friendly bunch of people I had ever met. It got me curious and I began coming on the semi-regular, as not to seem too keen. But as time went on and I began learning for myself how amazing Jesus was, I began to fix my eyes to him...to become infatuated and slowly began being drawn into his loving arms. It was about 6 months later that I officially dedicated my life to Christ and Here I am. 10 years later as the youth pastor for that same church, praise God...There is much more to my testimony but I'll not drag on.

Just thought I would introduce myself and let you all know that I'll be on here regularly enough. Hopefully, we get a chance to chat.

Thanks a heap and God bless!
Welcome, nice to have another Aussie on board.
 

Kireina

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That is a beautiful introduction 😊



Hi! Welcome to CC 🤗 hope you will enjoy your time here with us 😊 I am looking forward to your post ✍


God bless you ❤
 

Bingo

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"Thank you for sharing." :)
 

arpon

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welcome brother. :)
 

She_is_Legendary

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What a fantastic introduction!

welcome To CC and hope you enjoy your stay here (we are like family so, don’t be a stranger. :))

God bless! 💜
 

TabinRivCA

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Oct 23, 2018
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Nice to meet you and glad you are now part of the fellowship here at CC:) Hope you enjoy your time here and God bless you & your family!
 

Laura798

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Hi guys, Names johnny. Davey.
Am a youth pastor in the ACC movement based here in Australia.

As I intentionally have declined the ability to get paid for my ministering role I also work part-time with Jenny Brown - Counselling and Therapy helping with counselling. It's a very rewarding job and is ministering to people in all sorts of ways. Its emotionally tiring sometimes but is super rewarding and absolutely worth it!

My hobbies include rock climbing, hiking and exploring Gods nature. love it.

My testimony is a long one and involves practically my whole life story the led up to a fine point where I received Jesus. Although I grew up in a Christian household I never really got it and decided to go off and do my own thing. Travelled the world, partied hard and all the rest that goes along with that lifestyle. I soon found myself feeling empty as time went on. Long story short I was invited to church by a friend who didn't nessicerily want to see me saved but was wanting to meet his mum's new boyfriend ( she had been divorced for well over 15 years by that point to my friend's father, but that another story) who regularly attended church. Anyway, he was too afraid to go by himself so he wanted a plus one to come along. I really didn't want to step foot into another church at that point. However, my friend convinced me that he just needed a plus one.

Well, I rocked up and the first thing I noticed was that they were the most friendly bunch of people I had ever met. It got me curious and I began coming on the semi-regular, as not to seem too keen. But as time went on and I began learning for myself how amazing Jesus was, I began to fix my eyes to him...to become infatuated and slowly began being drawn into his loving arms. It was about 6 months later that I officially dedicated my life to Christ and Here I am. 10 years later as the youth pastor for that same church, praise God...There is much more to my testimony but I'll not drag on.

Just thought I would introduce myself and let you all know that I'll be on here regularly enough. Hopefully, we get a chance to chat.

Thanks a heap and God bless!

Welcome Johnny, I really enjoyed reading your testimony!:)