Faces of Faith – Parker

When Parker made the trek to Houghton, Mich., to attend Michigan Technological University, church was the last thing on his mind. His schedule was packed with demanding classes; exploring the Christian faith wasn’t on his radar. That changed when he moved in with his friend John. John’s unwavering faith and commitment to attending Wednesday dinners and Bible study at Peace intrigued Parker, who initially believed John was simply avoiding his cooking. Yet friendship and the persistent invitations ignited his curiosity.

Parker decided to check out Peace. To his amazement, he found himself nourished not only by the Bible studies but also by the vibrant campus ministry community that welcomed him wholeheartedly. As he delved deeper, he embraced a thirst for spiritual knowledge and signed up for Bible information classes and joined Peace along with his girlfriend and another student. The transformative moment arrived when he took the step of Baptism, marking a new beginning in his faith.

A simple invitation opened the door to a life-changing experience, where the Holy Spirit worked wonders and Parker found a profound connection with his Savior.

From Thomas Welch, campus ministry pastor at Peace in Houghton, Mich.