I was blessed to have been raised in a Christian family where the Christian life was constantly being lived out. Sunday school and church each week had a huge influence on me, so at age 5 I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I attended a private Christian school so was pretty sheltered; as a result I had a short time in my life when I wanted to live for me instead of being fully devoted to Christ. At 28 my sister-in-law challenged me to really dig into God’s word and made me search for answers to my question, and through that searching, attending many years of Bible Study Fellowship, and being involved in a bible teaching church, I grew in my walk with Jesus and am devoted to living for Him. My journey has been one that has tested my faith; losing my only brother to cancer at age 40, moving many times, watching my mom and my sister go through breast cancer, losing my dad to cancer, and walking with a daughter through the darkness of depression and a suicide attempt. Through all of this, God has shown His great faithfulness, that He is in control, and that His grace is sufficient for each day. Though there is often pain in life, He provides new mercies and joy every day.You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11

Bible Study ToolsGeneral Bible Study Tools:www.blueletterbible.org - an on-line interactive reference library continuously updated with teachings, and commentaries, Bible versions, and Greek reference numbers with definitions. www.biblegateway.com - The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online with over 50 translations.http://thegospelcoalition.org - A GREAT and extensive resource for sermons, articles, book reviews, interviews and blogs. Also a tool to search for information on theological topics. Apologetics:www.str.org - Stand to Reason is a well respected apologetics site that articles, audio teachings, and video teachings. It's a great resource. http://theresurgence.com/categories/apologetics - a good collection of sermons on Apologetics.Ravi Zacharias - Ravi is one of the leading thinkers in modern apologetics. We highly recommed his podcast and articles on his site.Bible Resources for your phone:YouVersion - this app has versions for iphone and andriod. it's completely free and a great resource. The link will take you to their website, search for them in the itunes store. Logos - Logos is one of the best Bible programs that you can purchase for your computer. However, it costs over $1000! But, they have a stripped down version that is free for mobile phones. It's great!ESV Bible - it's a great free translation. You can also download the app from itunes. Click here. Spiritual Gifts AssessmentThere aren't a ton of great spiritual gifts assessments out there, but this is of the best online ones that we have found. We'd encourage you to use it as a way to explore how God has gifted you. Click here.Counseling and Emotional Health:http://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/www.cloudtownsend.com

theWELL Social MediaThere are many ways to connect with theWELL through social media:TWITTER follow theWELL staff twitter (@theWELLatEFCC)FACEBOOK join theWELL's facebook group. This is a great way to get connected with other sudents from theWELL and to get invites to upcoming events, etc. FACEBOOK: 'like' theWELL College Ministry on facebook. This is a way to get information from theWELL staff - articles we are reading, links we think you'll like, etc. Get TEXT MESSAGE updates from theWELLGetting text updates from theWELL is easy! Just text "follow theWELLtexts" to 40404. We promise not to spam you with text messages, but we want to keep you updated and remind you about upcoming events or inform you about spontaneous events.

Winter Retreat 2012Click here to payLook for a chance to get away and form deep and meaningful relationships with people from theWELL? Want to grow in your relationship with the Lord? Want to have, quite possibly, the best weekend of your life? If you answered yes to any of those questions then theWELL WINTER RETREAT 2012 is for YOU!Winter Retreat ’12 is going to be a blast! Ryan Paulson will be speaking and Josh Boyd and theWELL Band will be leading us in musical worship. It’s pretty much going to be like theWELL on steroids for the whole weekend. In addition to our large group times there will be breakout seminars taught by theWELL staff and volunteers offered throughout the weekend. But, that’s not all! Oak Bridge Camp (pictured to the left) has an amazing facility. They have a huge field for soccer and other games, basketball courts, an amazing pool (if you want to brave the cold), and much, much more. Believe us when we say that you don’t want to miss ithis weekend!!The Details: Dates: January 27-29, 2012Cost: $125 (don’t let $ prevent you from coming, talk to Ryan if it’s an issue)Pack: warm clothes, athletic clothes, swimsuit (optional), Bible, pen, $ for food Friday night on the drive up, camera (optional)Click here to pay

I was blessed to have been raised in a Christian family where the Christian life was constantly being lived out. Sunday school and church each week had a huge influence on me, so at age 5 I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I attended a private Christian school so was pretty sheltered; as a result I had a short time in my life when I wanted to live for me instead of being fully devoted to Christ. At 28 my sister-in-law challenged me to really dig into God’s word and made me search for answers to my question, and through that searching, attending many years of Bible Study Fellowship, and being involved in a bible teaching church, I grew in my walk with Jesus and am devoted to living for Him. My journey has been one that has tested my faith; losing my only brother to cancer at age 40, moving many times, watching my mom and my sister go through breast cancer, losing my dad to cancer, and walking with a daughter through the darkness of depression and a suicide attempt. Through all of this, God has shown His great faithfulness, that He is in control, and that His grace is sufficient for each day. Though there is often pain in life, He provides new mercies and joy every day.You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11Connect with me on: Facebook

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//Weekly Summer ActivitiesThere are a ton of things going on at theWELL this summer and we hope that you can be a part of them. in addition to our weekly sporting events that are going on (soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate, etc.), we have other opportunities for you to grow in your faith and in community with other people.Man Camp & Lady Time - this summer we are excited to start Man Camp and Lady Time. This will be a time for guys and ladies to grow in their understanding of what it means to be a man or a woman after God's heart. We really hope you can join us for this challenging time; one where you will grow in relationship with people of the same gender and be an encouiragement to one another. We meet at 6:30 on Wednesday nights. Bonfire @ The Beach - every Thursday theWELL heads down to the north jetty Oceanside Harbor for a great time of fellowship and worship. People start getting there at about 4:00pm for volleyball/surfing/tabbing/etc., and then at 6:00pm we start the fire, have s'mores and a time of worship. We really hope you can join us! Here is a link to the googlemaps location of where we meet.

// theWELL MissionstheWELL is a community of college students who are missionally driven by the truth of the gospel to go into all the nations and make disciples. This desire is reflected in a variety of ways and in many contexts. There are both local and international opportunites to engage in mission with Jesus, but it's our heart that everyone at theWELL would sense the calling from God to be salt and light to whatever community they find themselves in. The local branch of our missional engagement is called inMOTION. inMOTION is a group of students that want to put their faith into action. They get together and do service projects, evangelism, and other things around North County that are geared toward showing the love of Jesus to our community. We take seriously the when Jesus taught that His followers were to be salt and light to their community - and this is our attempt at living that out. One of the things we do each month is go down to the Escondido Transit Center and hand out a free breakfast (every other Friday). It's just a fun and practical way to get into great conversations with people. Contact Treva for more information.In addition we serve lunch to the homeless in Grape Day park every other Friday. We have had the opportunity to pray for many people and express the love of Christ to them in very practical ways. Contact Cindy for more information. We also take an international mission trip every summer. This summer we are going to Melbourne, Australia to do college ministry. this trip is already full, but please visit the Australia Missions page for ways that you can pray for and support the team. In addition to the mission trips that we take, we are also passionate about training people for a life of mission! There are a few ministries that we partner with to help train our future missionaries. Perspectives: is a college/seminary level missions class. It is taught by experts in the field and has been life changing for many people who have gone on to serve in missions. If you want to gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a great commission Christian, then this class is for you! Here is the link to the course that is being offered at EFCC starting Jan 24, 2012. Interface: Interface is a training and hand's on missions experience with New Tribes Mission. We would love to send a group of students to Interface to learn about God's heart for missions and to have the chance to reach out to unreached people groups in Papua New Guinea. Contact Ryan if you are interested in getting more information. You can also visit their website which has tons of info on it.Urbana: Urbana is a missions conference that is designed for college students. it happens once every three years. theWELL will be taking a group next time it comes around.

// Relay for LifeThe Relay for Life is a great cause that we fully believe in at theWELL. We all know people who have been effected by cance, and this is one way that we can respond, stand with them, and support working towards a cause. The Walk for life is a 24hr walk-a-thon. it costs $10 to sign up and then everyone who registers tries to raise more money as well. The date of the event is April 30 - May 1. It takes place on the track at Cal State San Marcos and is a really fun enviroment. There are a ton of different orgs there and there are bands that play all night. Even the 3am walking shift is fun! Please join us, you will have a great time and make a difference in the fight against cancer.Please follow this link to register!

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Aaron AguirreCurrent School: Cal State University of San MarcosHobbies: hanging out with friends, playing games, readingDream Job: "my dreams are what God calls them to be"College pastorWhere do you want to travel?: he UK/everywhere:)Perfect Day: start off with working out, quiet time with God, grab lunch with a friend and then hangout until that night, then hangout with a group of friends until the next day (12am)Best Memory: I went to Australia on a missions trip, our time there was filled with God, fun, and building friendships.Secret Talent: I can singWhat's playing on your ipod? a lot of matchbox 20 and undiscovered artistsFavorite movies: Gladiator, Beautiful Mind, Black Hawk Down(anything where men can be men)Favorite Attribute of God: I love all aspects of God, but I am especially thankful for his understanding, because I don't get everything the first time aroundWhat are you grateful for this week?: I am grateful for being alive and having godly friends that care about me and that I can hangout with :)

MISSIONSAustraliaEvery summer we go on a international mission trip. This summer we are heading to Australia to work with other college students. We couldn't be more excited. Please check out the Australia mission page for more details. InMOTION: Local Missions ProjectsinMOTION is a group of students that want to put their faith into action. They get together and do service projects, evangelism, and other things around North County that are geared toward showing the love of Jesus to our community. We take seriously the when Jesus taught that His followers were to be salt and light to their community - this is our attempt at living that out. We have 2 consistent events that are designed to engage us in mission with Jesus:Bus Stop Ministry: every other Friday we serve breakfast at the bus stop right near Palomar College. This is a great way to serve people in the community, offer to pray for people, and engage in spiritual converations. Check the calendar for upcoming dates dates and message Treva for more information. Homeless Ministry: every other Friday a group of students get together and serve lunch to the homeless in Grape Day Park. We meet at EFCC, prepare a sack lunch, and then head over to the park. We have had soem amazing conversations with people! You should join us. See the calendar or contact Cindy for more info. If you have ideas of other ways that you would like to be involved in serving the community, please let us know!

ACTIVATE - Mission Australia 2011July 22 - August 10 a group of 16 students from theWELL are heading to Melbourne, Australia to further the gospel. We are so excited for this trip and would be grateful if you would partner with us and pray for us as we prepare. The Universities in Melbourne are very spiritual, but less than 4% of students there claim to know Jesus. It's our desire to share the great gospel of our amazing God with many college students in Australia. We hope to see many come to know him!Thank you for supporting us! We are extremely grateful for you. If you are at all interested in supporting us through prayer while we are in Melbourne, here is a prayer calendar with further information. Team Australia 2011 Prayer Calendar

// Serve @ theWELLStudent Leadership Team:Every year we assemble a group of students who want to invest their time, energy and life into what God is doing at theWELL. We would love for you to be a part of this team. Here are the requirements for SLT:You love JESUS and are commited to walking with Him.You love theWELL and are excited about what God is doing here.You are commited to being a regualr attendee at theWELL on Sunday nights.You are commited to being involved in (or leading) a small group.You are commited to serving somewhere in ministry (please see the many opportunities below).That's it! We really just want people who love God and theWELL and want their life to count for something bigger than themselves!There are many ways to serve at theWELL. Here are a few of ways to get involved:Set up team: meets Sunday at 5:30 in the EFCC Chapel. Contact Charles to help out. Tear down team: we always need people who will help us break the chapel after theWELL. Contact Charles to serve in this way. Worship Team: if you play an instrument or sing, email Josh to set up a time to audition for the worship team. We'd love to have you be a part of the amazing musical worship at theWELL. Tech Team: We need people to run sound, Songshow, and lights at theWELL on Sunday night. Contact Josh to help out. Events Team: we want the events that we do at theWELL to be fun for the people who go. We've found that you (the students) come up with WAY better ideas than we do as the staff. If you are itnerested in planning and helping to run events that help people connect, please contact Natalie. Street Team: we are always looking for people who are willing to help us get the word out about theWELL. This includes hanging up posters around the campuses and handing out WELL cards on campus as well. Contact Ryan. Small group leaders: as you can see from our small groups page, many of our groups are lead by students. If you are interested in leading or host a small group, please contact Ryan.

// Small GroupsGod created us for community. Each of us is wired for relationship - with God and with each other. At theWELL small groups are the way that we want to help you find people you can walk the journey of life and faith with. We want people who call theWELL home to be RELATIONALLY CONNECTED. Most of our small groups meet and do a Bible study together, pray together and have fun together. Whatever way you like connecting with other people, the chances are there's a place for you to connect through a small group at theWELL.On Campus Small Groups:Palomar:Monday - 12pm-1pm (GIRLS)- Meet on the grass around the clocktower. Contact Lauren for more info.Tuesday12pm-1pm Co-Ed with Daniel Osterburg. Tuesday 2pm-3pm Co-ed with Daniel SichmellerWednesday 11pm-1pm Co-ed. Contact Charles for more info.Thursday 11pm-12pm - with Tim MitchelCSUSM:Wednesday 12:00-1:00 - (coed) Contact Aaron or Doug.Thursday 12:00-1:00 - (coed) Contact Tania for details. Current Guys Small Groups: * Monday Night (8:00pm) - Contact Ryan for details * Tuesday Night (7pm at Old California Coffee House) with Josh * Wednesday Night (6:00pm in ESCO) contact Charles for details * Thursday Night (7:00pm at CSUSM Dorms) * Thursday Night (7:00pm focus on pornography and sexual addiction) - Contact Adam Hammill for details *Friday at 12pm in ESCO. Contact Aaron Anaya for detials.Current Girls Small Groups * Monday Night (7:00pm) - meets in ESCO - contact Lauren. * Wednesday Night (7:00pm in ESCO) - contact Bethany for details. * Thursday Night- (6:30 in ESCP) contact Amanda for details * Thursday Night- (7pm in San Marcos) contact Sarah for details.Coed Group * Monday Night - 7:00pm @ The Gilbert's house - contact Ryan for details. The focus of this group is missions.

WEEKLY SPORTSAs a way for college students to connect with each other, theWELL hosts multiple weekly sporting event. These are pick-up games, but they have a fun competative edge to them.Soccer - Every Tuesday people from theWELL get together at 4:00pm on the EFCC field for soccer. Basketball: Every Wednesday night we play hoops in the EFCC gym. Come on over at 9:00pm and play some ball. All skill levels are welcome. Volleyball: Every Wendesday night people get together for some fun volleyball. EFCC gym at 9:00pm on Wednesdays. Hiking: Every Saturday a group from theWELL goes hiking. Connect with them through the Facebook group to see where they are going this week.Ultimate Frisbee - meet on the EFCC field at 2:00pm on Sunday afternoon and toss the disc around. All of these are great ways to conect with people from theWELL. We hope to see you at one of them soon.

EFCC Statement of FaithSection 1: The BibleWe believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God. God so superintended the human authors that while retaining their own individual personalities and writing styles they chose the very words that God intended. Their original writings were free from error. The Bible is the believer's only infallible rule for faith and practice (Psalms 19:7-9; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).Section 2: The GodheadWe believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are identical in essence and equal in power and glory; they possess the same nature, attributes, and perfections, and are worthy of the same worship, confidence, and obedience (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 12:29; John 1:1-4; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14).Section 3: The Person and Work of ChristWe believe that Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He came to reveal God to mankind and to redeem our sinful race by giving Himself as a sinless substitutionary sacrifice on the cross of Calvary, satisfying God's righteous judgments against sin. He then arose bodily from the dead and ascended to the Father's right hand where He intercedes on the believer's behalf. All the Scriptures, from first to last, testify of Him (Luke 1:34-35; 24:27; John 1:1-2, 14, 18; Romans 3:24-26; 8:34).Section 4: The Person and Work of the Holy SpiritWe believe that the Holy Spirit is the Divine Person who convicts the world of sin, gives eternal life to those who place their trust in Christ, unites all believers to Christ in one body by His baptizing ministry, indwells them permanently, seals them unto the day of redemption, fills (controls) those who are yielding to Him, and empowers them for service. He seeks to direct their attention not to themselves nor to their experience, but to Christ (John 3:5-8; 14:16-17; 16:7-11; 16:13-14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:30; 5:18).Section 5: The Condition of ManWe believe that man was originally created in the image and after the likeness of God, free from sin. He subsequently fell into sin by a voluntary act of personal disobedience to the revealed will of God, lost his spiritual life, and became dead in sins and corrupt in nature. These effects of sin have been transmitted to the entire human race, Jesus Christ excepted, and thus every person born into the world is alienated from the life of God and incapable of remedying his lost and depraved condition apart from divine grace (Genesis 1:26; 3:1-24; 6:5; Psalms 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10-18; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3).Section 6: The Means of SalvationWe believe that salvation from the guilt and condemnation of sin is possible only as the gift of God's grace. It cannot be gained by good resolutions, sincere efforts, nor submission to the rules, regulations, or ordinances of any church, but is freely bestowed on all who put their faith in Christ and trust in the work which Christ accomplished on the cross of Calvary. All who so trust the Savior pass from death unto life, are forgiven of their sins, accepted by the Father, and born into His family by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God (John 5:24; Ephesians 1:6-7; 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23).Section 7: The Believer's Assurance and ResponsibilityWe believe that all who have been born again by God's transforming grace are secure in Christ forever. It is their privilege to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation, not on the basis of their own worthiness, but on the basis of God's faithfulness and the testimony of His Word. However, this assurance must not become an occasion for sin. The reality of their faith in Christ is demonstrated by subjecting their fleshly natures to the power of the Holy Spirit and by doing the good works for which He saved them, especially by demonstrating a Christlike love for one another (Matthew 7:20; John 10:27-29; 13:34-35; Romans 6:13; 8:28-39; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 3:14,23; 5:13).Section 8: The ChurchWe believe that all who have placed their faith in Christ are united by the Holy Spirit into one spiritual body, the Church, of which Christ is the Head. This body was formed on the day of Pentecost and will be completed at the coming of Christ for His own. The members of this one spiritual body are directed to associate themselves together in local assemblies for instruction, worship, prayer, fellowship, service, and the administration of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. They are likewise to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; 12:13; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:3).Section 9: The Gifts of the SpiritWe believe that enabling gifts for service are bestowed according to God's own will upon all believers by the Spirit of God to be exercised for the edification of the Church and for the glory of the Lord. These gifts are sovereignly bestowed by God in order to fulfill specific purposes in His program. We believe that, as a sign to unbelievers, the Biblical gift of speaking in tongues was speaking in existing languages which the speaker had never learned and that it was never the common nor necessary sign of the baptism or filling of the Spirit. We further believe that while God may choose to heal supernaturally, the healing of the temporal body is not assured by Christ's atoning work on the cross; the complete deliverance of the body from sickness awaits the consummation of our salvation in the resurrection (Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 27-31; 13:8-10; 14:21-22; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Ephesians 4:7-13; Hebrews 2:3-4; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:20).Section 10: The Second Coming of ChristWe believe that the next great event in the fulfillment of prophecy is the personal return of Christ to remove from the earth His Church, both dead and living believers, and to reward each individual believer according to his works. After the removal of the Church the righteous judgments of God will be poured out on the unbelieving world, climaxed by the glorious return of Jesus Christ to the earth with His saints to establish His millennial kingdom (2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 3:10; 19:11-16; 20:1-6).Section 11: The Eternal StateWe believe that at death the souls of believers pass immediately into the presence of Jesus Christ. When Christ returns for the Church they will be reunited with their glorified bodies and associated with Him forever in glory. At death the souls of unbelievers pass immediately into torment. At the close of the millennium they will be reunited with their bodies, judged before the great white throne, then cast into the lake of fire, not to be annihilated, but to be separated from God forever in conscious punishment (Luke 16:19-26; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Revelation 20:11-15).

// WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUTtheWELL is the college ministry of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA. theWELL exists as a gathering place for college students in North San Diego County. We are a community of believers who are GOSPEL centered, RELATIONALLY connected, and MISSIONALLY driven. We have a conviction at theWELL that when the gospel gets in us, it always gets out of us. The way it gets out is through community and mission. Our hope is that all who come to theWELL would encounter the great gospel of our amazing God. There are a ton of ways that you can get involved. First, come check out the service on Sunday. Second, we'd encoruage you to get involved in a small group (there are a bunch of them that meet throughout the week, find one that fits your schedule). Also, there are a ton of events that happen weekly, mission trips that happen a few times a year and many other ways to experiecne The Well.Come and check out what God is doing at theWELL - Sunday night @ 7:00pm in the chapel at Emmanuel Faith Community Church. Follow this link to watch a video and see a little glimpse of what theWELL is like We would love for you to be a part of this movement of God. If you have any questions please either call (760.781.2222) or email Ryan Paulson. Hope to see you some Sunday soon!

SIGNS OF LIFEDo you ever feel like the significance of the Christmas season might be lost under the weight of gingerbread lattes, Christmas carols that have been playing in stores since October, eggnog, decorated houses, and presents under the tree? The Bible spends a lot of time talking about the birth of Christ; and we have so much to celebrate during this season. We celebrate the fact that God became man in order to pursue humanity; what an amazing truth. We celebrate the reality that a savior has been born and redemption can be found in Him. However, many times the season is hijacked by commercialism and it passes us by without us taking time to think on the greatness of what God has done on our behalf. During this Christmas season, we are going to pause and reflect on one of the blessings that we receive in Jesus. In John 1:4, John writes about the birth of Christ and says, “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” The birth of Jesus brings us LIFE! It brings life in a way that humanity had never experienced it before, and by which we would be forever changed. The ironic part about the ‘life’ that Jesus brings is that it rarely shows up in the way we expect. It’s something that may pass you by if you don’t have eyes to see it. So this Christmas season we are going to explore: SIGNS OF LIFE. We hope you can join us and that you might be encouraged about the way that Jesus is breathing life into your soul.

I grew up in a rural area Northeast of Bakersfield in the mountains. Started working with my father at age two and grew up doing every kind of manual labor. Went to UCSB and earned a degree in Business/Economics. When I was in college I was involved in Campus Crusade ministry and also worked for Hume Lake Christian Camps. I have been the waterfront supervisor and offsite activities coordinator for the past three years. In my free time I enjoy most outdoor activities, as well as board games, coffee, photography, music, and art. This spring I will be attending Liberty University in an attempt to earn a Masters in intercultural studies, with aspirations to do college ministry full-time in the future in a Res life capacity.Connect with me: Facebook // Twitter

I was adopted into a family with parents that love Jesus. As a result, I had heard the Gospel message numerous times as a kid, but the beauty of God's love and grace didn't begin to take root in me until shortly after my high school years. It was around this time that I began to develop my lifelong passion for music. I have always been musically inclined, but in my younger years I lacked the discipline to learn an instrument. At 21, I experienced my first breakup. Looking for an outlet to release all my caged up "emo-ness", I sat down and taught myself to play the guitar (Surprisingly, It took more than one sitting). It was around this time that Jesus instilled in me a passion for worship music. Since coming on staff at theWELL in the Summer of '08, it's been my desire to help develop a culture of genuine worship and surrender to Jesus. I'm grateful and excited to see where the Lord will lead me in the coming season. P.S Two of my favorite things are one-on-one conversations and coffee. Drop me a line on Facebook or come talk to me after theWELL. I'd love to get to know YOU! Connect with me: Facebook // Twitter

I grew up right here in San Diego and had the privilege of being in a family that taught me the gospel at a young age. Throughout my years in public school I was committed to my churches youth group where I grew spiritually under the leadership of godly men and women. After high school I attended Palomar college for two years while working at the church I grew up at. During that time I sensed that God was calling me to serve Him in vocational ministry. After Palomar I attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago Illinois where I majored in Bible and Women's Ministries. My particular areas of interest are depression, body image, and culture and how to view these things through a Christian lens. It is my desire to see God's precious daughters grow in the knowledge of Him and to grasp how deeply He loves them. Connect with me: Facebook

Connect with me: Facebook // Twitter // BlogI grew up in Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University. After college I became a high school pastor and started the long arduous journey of seminary. I graduated from Bethel Seminary with my MDIV in June of 2010. I'm married to an amazing woman named Kelly and we have two awesome kids; Ethan and Avery. I love all sports (except soccer!), running, reading, drinking good coffee, and spending time with my family. I'm passionate about seeing college students know and love Jesus and live the abundant life that is found only in Him and through His gospel. My theme verse is John 10:10 which reads, "The theif comes only to steal kill and destroy, but I (Jesus) have come that you may have life and have it to the full."

CONTACT UStheWELL College Ministry639 E. 17th Ave., Esondido, CA. 92025MAPcollege@efcc.orgPlease feel free to drop us a note, as us a question, or give us some feedback! We would love to hear from you.

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theWELL meets every Sunday night at 7:00pm in the chapel at Emmanuel Faith Community Church639 E. 17th Ave, Escondido, CA. l MAP