Bob’s and Marie’s Bios and Statement of Faith
As of January 1, 2026
Bob’s Bio
· Grew up in Tacoma, WA in the 50/60’s “Leave it to Beaver” era
· Gave my life to Jesus in the “Jesus Movement” in 1972
· Trained as a machinist and manufacturing engineer, worked 30 years in the aerospace industry, including International Space Station
· Attended a private Bible college in Seattle, received a 4-ye
ar degree in theology in 1978
· Planted a church and Christian school in Spokane, WA beginning in 1980
· Ordained in 1982 · Over 50 years a believer, over 25 years in active ministry
· Married with 3 daughters, a stepdaughter, 2 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Marie’s Bio
· Born in Seattle in 1950 · At age 16, I asked Jesus to come into my heart
· At age 18, attended a non-denominational church, baptized in the Holy Spirit. Now bored with community college, I attended a local Bible school and earned a 4-year Bachelor of Theology degree in Dec. 1973, and then attended one year of a two-year Master’s program. · Taught Sunday school for years, outreach ministries to local community, Oregon, Montana, Mexico
· Married in 1978, our daughter was born in 1989, my husband died of cancer in 1993
· Career: bookkeeper at a Christian non-profit from 1978 to 1987, administrative assistant in downtown Seattle from 1987 to 2000
· 2001, married a Canadian named Jeremy, moved to Florida, Jeremy was diagnosed with melanoma in June of 2009
· An old friend, Bob Shaw, arrived in Florida in June 2009, Jeremy passed away in July, Bob helped with mortuary arrangements, the memorial service, and helping me get on my feet financially
· November 2010, married Bob, moved to Redding, CA, have attended Bethel Church for over 15 years
· Attended Bethel’s School of Ministry for three years and graduated in 2018. Statement of Faith
The Scripture references below are based on the New American Standard Bible (NASB) translation. We believe in God the Father, the creator of heaven and earth, who is almighty and eternal. (Gen. 1:1, 1 Cor. 8:6, 2 Cor. 6:18, Eph. 3:9, 1 Tim 1:17)
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who was born of the virgin Mary, suffered and died for the sins of the world on the cross, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead on the third day. We believe that He appeared unto men, ascended into heaven, and is coming back to earth again. (Mat. 16:16, Mat. 1:23, 1 Cor 15:3-7, Acts 1:9-11)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is called the Comforter. We believe He indwells believers today as He did in the early church, giving them power to overcome the trials of life, as well as power to be witnesses of salvation. (Jn. 14:26, Acts 2:4, Jn. 16:8, 13)
We believe that the Bible was written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and we hold it to be the final authority in all matters of Christian faith. (2 Tim. 3:16, Mat. 5:17, 18, 2 Pet. 1:21)
We believe all who have been born again according to John 3:3-5 are members of the Body of Christ, based on our common salvation, not on doctrine. (Rom. 6:23; Rom. 10:9-10, Jn. 1:12, 1 Cor. 12:12)
We believe that water baptism is for the remission of sins and should be administered by immersion. (Acts 2:38, Acts 19:5, Acts 22:16)
We believe in participating in communion, which was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper. By partaking of the bread and wine, we remember His death and resurrection and the price He paid for us. (1 Cor. 10:16,17, 1 Cor. 11:23-26)
We believe that physical healing continues to be available to believers today. Jesus commissioned believers to continue practicing healing of the sick till he returns. (Mark 6:13, Jn. 14:12, James 5:14,15, 1 Pet. 2:24)
We believe in the exercise of the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit, always accompanied by the unconditional love of God. (1 Cor. 12:7-10, 28. 1 Cor. 13:1,2 with 1 Cor. 14:1)
We believe in everlasting life for the believer and everlasting judgment for the unbeliever (Jn. 3:16, Mat. 25:46, Rev. 20:11-15)
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