Biography
John C. Orlando, Jr.
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Philosophy of Ministry - I outline my vision and beliefs concerning the church and ministry.
Born:
7 August, 1965, Phoenixville PA. Phoenixville is located near
Philadelphia.
Military Career:
Stationed at:
Aviano Air Base, Italy
1984 - 1988
Castle Air Force Base, CA,
1988 - 1991
Galena Airport, Alaska
1991 - 1992
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
1992 – 1997
Bolling AFB, D.C.
1997 – 2001
Incirlik AB, Turkey
2002 - 2004
Dyess
AFB,
Texas
Present
While stationed at Eglin AFB FL, I was deployed to Saudi Arabia, where, in June
1996, I was a survivor of the terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers. I
received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained due to the bombing.
I’m currently stationed at Dyess AFB, Texas, where I serve as the NCOIC,
Information Management for the Command Post.
Family Life:
I am married and have one son. My wife’s name is Ursula and my
son’s name is Michael. Ursula is originally from Middletown, NY, located approximately 60 miles
northwest of New York City. I am truly blessed by what the Lord has
provided me in my wife and son!
Spiritual Highlights:
Sep 1965: Baptized as a baby in September 1965, into the Roman Catholic
Church
1971 – 1973: Attended Catholic
school, grades 1 – 3
18 Dec 1994: Received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
8 Jan 1995: Baptized as a believer, at Pentecostal Holiness Church, Cross City
FL
Feb 1995: Joined Cinco Baptist Church (Southern Baptist), Ft Walton Beach
FL
Oct 1995 – Mar 1996: Led “Singles” Sunday School Class at Cinco
Baptist Church
29 Apr 1996: While deployed to Saudi Arabia, I received my call to preach the
Gospel of Jesus Christ
25 Aug 1996: Ordained as a Deacon at New Life Deliverance Temple, Mary Esther,
FL.
9 Mar 1997: Licensed as a Minister at New Life Deliverance Temple.
Apr 1997: Enrolled in Christian Life School of Theology & Seminary.
Earned Bachelor of Theology degree.
Aug – Oct 1998: Developed and taught “Introduction to Apologetics”
through Faith Bible College
21 March 1999: Ordained into the Gospel Ministry while a member of New
Life Anointed Christian Center (www.nlacc.org),
in Dale City, VA.
May 1999: I embraced Reformed
Theology (Calvinism)
30 January 2000: My family and I became members of the Harvester
Presbyterian Church In America (PCA) (http://www.harvesterpca.org/index2.html),
located in Springfield, VA
25 Feb 2001: Installed as a Ruling Elder at the Harvester Presbyterian
Church In America
5 Jan 2002: Transferred to Incirlik AB, Turkey. Active member of the
Protestant Chapel.
21 Mar 2004 - My family and I began the process of becoming communicant members of Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC) www.covopc.org in Abilene Texas.
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Apr 2004 - My family and I became communicant members of Covenant Presbyterian
Church (OPC) www.covopc.org in Abilene, TX.
I serve the Body of Christ as Worship and Evangelism/Outreach leader.
Education:
Secular:
Community College of the Air Force
Merced Community College
University of Maryland
Christian:
Teaching with Style – Completed in
1995
Evangelism Explosion International Level I – Completed in 1996
Evangelism Explosion International Level II – Completed in 2000
Liberty Institute of the Bible – Completed in 2000
Bachelor Degree in Theology (BhT) through Christian Life School of Theology and Seminary (http://www.clst.edu/)
Liberty University (www.liberty.edu) - I'm currently enrolled in Libertyy, working toward a degree in Religion.
