Meet Pastor Joe
Full Name: Joseph Messer
Favorite Sport: College Football
Favorite Team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Quotes: "You instruct men by what you say, You inspire men by who you are." - Unknown-
"Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words."
(Francis of Assisi's)
"Being a BELIEVER costs you nothing. Being a FOLLOWER costs you everything." -Hillsong United-
"The more you judge the less you love" -Leonard Sweet-
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Music: Just to name a few.... Hillsong United, Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Shawn McDonald
Birthday: December 11, 1982
Personal Gifts: From a young age, I was blessed with a gift of loving people. It is not hard for me to make friends or meet strangers. I have a servant's heart and like to see others needs met. I am very merciful and slow to judge others. I love to teach and preach and believe it is something God has gifted me to do. I have had lots of encouragement and want to be used to glorify the Kingdom.
Conversion: I knew most of the answers to the "Christian" questions; however my life did not show any of it. I had never been around Christians who really lived it out until I met my wife and her family. I began to question my faith. It wasn't until my freshman year of college I totally surrendered and gave my life to the Lord. He had been working on me for some time, but selfishly, I refused. I had lived for myself for a long time and I finally understood what HIS grace was all about! On a clear fall morning, I gave it all over to him and experienced peace and joy for what lay ahead.
Family: I met my wife, Shannon, in middle school. She was a strong Believer who was saved at an early age and was constantly challenging me in my faith. She knew I wasn't saved, but through persistent prayer and witnessing, she played a part in my conversion. We were married in December of 2004. She is truly my partner in everything I do. I feel she helps balance my life, and I am extremely blessed to call her my best friend and wife. Our daughter, Kensley Faith, was born in May of 2009. What a joy she is and a handful, may I add.
