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Meet Ben!
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, CMU
Employment
Director of Risk Management at Central Michigan University
Hometown
About Ben
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Ben crossing the finish line in the 2017 Snow Moon Trail Run. (He beat Ryan in that race.)
Being up early on Saturday to teach at the Cripplegate prayer meeting! God has grown in me a love for teaching his word. Plus, I figure that since I’m willing to get up early every weekday to be ready for work then I can do the same for the church on Saturday. It’s a reminder of the good work involved in following Christ (the Apostle Paul likens us to soldiers, athletes, and farmers). Otherwise I love running, especially, in various cities. I travel periodically for work, and I try to bring my wife as well as run, in each city. In the recent past I have run in: Boston, Lansing, Detroit, Columbus, Chicago, San Antonio, and St. Louis.
How did you hear about Grace?
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Ben teaching at a Cripplegate Prayer meeting.
What’s something you love about Grace?
I serve alongside of so many awesome families.
Where do you serve at church?
Chairperson of the Elder Team, Cripplegate Prayer teacher, and Kidz Church.
How do you find time to serve as Chairperson of the Elder Team?With a growing family and career, “finding” time isn’t an option. I make time for Christ’s church because it has proven powerful in my own life, family, and community. Ever since I became a Christian 20 years ago, I have desired to work in ministry full time, but God hasn’t opened that door (yet). God has opened the door for me to serve in various ways here, and I am just trying to be faithful. I find that serving on the elder team makes me a better man (husband, dad, friend, teacher, and disciple). I have received from Christ far more than I could ever give.