About Sam
Accepted Christ as Savior at the age of five
Attended Grand Rapids Baptist College / Cornerstone U., 1992-1997, psychology major
Graduated with a BA in Religion from Liberty University – 2010 (3.5 gpa)
Ordained 2010
Started W.I.T.N.E.S.S. while in college. A homeless outreach program
Volunteered at Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids from 1992-1995
Served as night floor supervisor for Degage Ministries 1993-1994
Went on a short term mission trip to New York City – 1993
Took part in a four day homeless weekend in Grand Rapids, MI. Lived like I was
homeless for four days. Slept outside, ate at rescue missions and soup kitchens
For my internship I helped direct the Coit House in Grand Rapids, MI. It is a
transitional house for homeless men. I lived there with the men for eight months –
1994-1995
Helped start the H.O.U.S.E. ministry in Ludington, MI – 2003
Served on the H.E.L.P. (Hands Extended Loving People) Ministries board of
directors in Ludington, MI – 2003-2005. Was Vice President for 2005
Provided pulpit supply for five months at Grace Christian Church in Ludington,
MI 2006-2008
Jail Ministry in Ludington. Visited with the inmates and held Bible studies. Aug. 2007-April 2008
Served as missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions from 2005-2015
Actively served in home church over the years through: Deacon, Sunday School
Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Pulpit Supply, Head Usher, VBS Director, AWANA Commander, Directed Dramas, Outreach, Missions Committee, etc.