Where does God send a man who was born in Colorado and earned degrees in Arkansas and Tennessee? This is the story of Robert Meyer, whose proficiency in Portuguese and decade of service in Angola have lead his family toward a focused ministry in Boston. A life that involves adoption, college students, and bird watching. Reflecting God’s word in Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He makes all things beautiful in its time.”

Robert Meyer leads the Boston University Navigators team for their ministry to international students. He and his wife Teague and their sons Efesson and Biruk served as church planters in Angola for ten years with a church denomination (Igreja de Cristo em eng Angola) where he taught theology in churches and an evangelical seminary. Robert graduated from Harding University and Harding School of Theology with his bachelor’s in Bible and Ministry and a Master of Divinity, respectively.

Scripture: Psalm 103:1 “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”

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How does a man who’s conversion story is also titled “The Vietnam Vet, the Cop, and the Atheist” wind up in the city of Boston with an influential Christian organization? This is the story of Craig Parker, a man who with his wife Nancy, has over 40 years of ministry in Virginia, Germany, Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and at Boston University.

Craig Parker is the City Director for the Navigators in Boston, giving oversight to numerous staff and volunteer leaders ministering among college students, among internationals, among incarcerated persons, and in neighborhoods and churches – all with a focus on life-to-life discipleship. Craig and his wife, Nancy worship at High Rock Church in Arlington and have four children and ten grandchildren.

Scripture: Psalm 1:2 “But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.”

You may have heard of running a marathon. But have you ever heard of running a complete marathon while juggling? Dr. Jesse Joyner is one of the few people in the world to ever achieve that feat. He has also juggled a running chainsaw while managing to keep all toes, fingers, and limbs. He performs because he received God’s call and as in Ephesians 4:1, he walks in a manner worthy of that calling.

Dr. Jesse Joyner is a professional entertainer who uses comedy, juggling, audience participation, unicycling, and balancing to provide clean fun for audiences of all ages. He performs nationwide at theaters, festivals, schools, libraries, camps, and other various community events. Jesse earned his PhD in Educational Studies from Trinity International University (Deerfield, Illinois) and uses what he learns to produce shows that are both fun and educational at the same time. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might,…”

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How does a boy who grew up in Japan as a missionary kid one day become a professor at Harvard Law School? What are pressures that missionary kids face? How do understanding another culture and knowing a language fluently shape a person’s outlook? This is the story of Mark Ramseyer. A life of discovery, sensitivity, and a courageous spirit. When Psalm 31:24 says, “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” Mark responds with a clear, “Yes.”

J. Mark Ramseyer is the Mitsubishi Professor of Japanese Legal Studies at Harvard Law School. He spent most of his childhood in provincial towns and cities in southern Japan, attending Japanese schools for K-6. He returned to the U.S. for college. Before attending law school, he studied Japanese history in graduate school. Ramseyer graduated from Harvard Law School in 1982.

Scripture: Psalm 98:1 – “O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wonderful things,…”

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What might God do in and through the life of a man from Florida, who works toward precision in athletics, academics, and the corporate world? This is the story of Ronnie Glenn who has pursued his gifts and calling all the while with a sensitive and humble heart before God. Like Daniel in 6:3 who “became distinguished…because an excellent spirit was in him” God’s hand is on Ronnie and his family.

Ronnie Glenn is a Regional Supervisor at Major League Baseball. Ronnie was an All-Ivy League pitcher at the University of Pennsylvania before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude from Penn in Political Economy with a minor in International Development. He received his MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. He is married to Jonlyn, a nurse practitioner. They have two daughters: Natalie and Annie.

Scripture: Daniel 6:3 “Daniel became distinguished…because of his excellent spirit. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.”

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How important is dialogue in university settings among scholars with different ideas? Why is the combination of science and religion an important topic? Where might such discussions lead a university, a state, and a nation? What if these discussions were taking place at Harvard and MIT? Rev. Dave Thom joins us today to give us a glimpse of how this is taking place at Harvard/MIT and where this may lead.

Rev. Dave Thom is Faculty Chaplain at MIT, President of The Leadership Connection and President of Cambridge Roundtable on Science and Religion.

John 3:8 Jesus says, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but you don’t know where it is coming from or where it is going, so is everyone…born of the Spirit.”

How does God take a man born in Queens, New York—a baseball prodigy in the New York Little Leagues scouted to play professionally he became an East Coast Championship surfing finalist before moving to Hawaii? This is the story of Dave Serrone. Riding the waves of ambition on Hawaii’s North Shore he met Jesus. Dave’s love for God and his tender heart for people like you and me—remind us of Jesus’ love.

Dave Serrone is an Elder at Calvary Chapel Wahiawa and is a member of the Board of Directors. Dave is married to Sheli Serrone and father of Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Abbey.

Matthew 16:25 “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”