Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog! My name is John Schaeffel and I'm a blessed man! If I were to choose a theme song to describe my life it would have to be “Amazing Grace”! God rescued me by His grace through the Gospel of His Son. Christ saved me from my sin and from a directionless life and grounded me in His truth through missionary training with New Tribes Mission. Since then, I’ve poured myself into evangelism, church planting and chaplain ministry. I love the Lord and enjoy using my communication skills and knowledge of the Scriptures to help others discover the abundant life that God has made available through Jesus Christ. Having directed the counseling staff of a hospice agency and having lost my first wife, Jill, to cancer, I’m no stranger to pain and suffering. As a leader and mentor, I’ve found that God often allows me to draw from those painful experiences to help and encourage others. (2 Corinthians 1:3-5) My wonderful wife, Nancy, is my best friend and indispensable partner in life!
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