1962 - born in Morgantown, West Virginia.

1965 - moved with my parents to Fairmont, West Virginia.

1981 - graduated with honors from East Fairmont High School.

1982 - survived unhurt in auto accident; began seeking God.

1983 - joined Valley Chapel United Methodist Church.

1983 - became active in Inter-Varisty Christian Fellowship, a campus ministry.

1985 - graduated cum laude from Fairmont State University.

1985 - attended Air Force Officer Candidate School.

1985 - joined the Navy.

1986 - graduated from EM "A" school.

1986 - was baptized in Jesus' name for remission of sins.

1986 - joined Christian Fellowship Church Ministries International.

1987 - advanced to EM3.

1988 - went on first Med deployment.

1988 - advanced to EM2.

1989 - my first re-enlistment.

1990 - ordained as a lay minister in CFCMI.

1991 - qualified ESWS.

1994 - earned first of five Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

1995 - received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues.

1995 - advanced to EM1.

1999 - Launched A Sailor For The Savior.

2001 - qualified EAWS.

2003 - board eligible for EMC for the first time.

2003 - left CFCMI.

2003 - joined New Beginnings Christian Ministries.

2003 - Backslid.

2003 - married Stephanie Woods.

2004 - joined Norfolk Apostolic Church.

2005 - Stephanie was baptized in Jesus' name and received the Holy Ghost.

2005 - retired from the Navy.

2005 - Moved to Edgewood, Maryland.

2005 - Joined Apostolic Voice Of Truth Church.

2005 - Son, John III, born.

2006 - Joined Bethel Apostolic Church.

2007 - Employed at Advanced Technology Services.

2008 - Joined Nazarene Temple Apostolic Faith Church.

2009 - Joined Life Center.

2009 - Daughter, Madison Nicole, born.

2009 - Launched website on Aimoo, CFCMI Information Center, to reach spiritual abuse victims.