JOHN MCINTOSH
Grandparenting Pastor
EDUCATION
BA in Speech Communication-Grace College
MDiv-Grace Seminary
DMin work at Talbot Seminary
EXPERIENCE
Sunnyside Grace Brethren Church (GBC)
Mabton (WA) GBC
Simi Valley (CA) GBC
Ripon (CA) GBC
FAMILY
Married 50+ years to Carolyn my high school sweetheart
Three children: Shonda, Rob, and Derek
Nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters
WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
I like to ride my Harley Davidson motorcycle
Fishing, golf (I am a hacker), be with my children, their spouse’s and grandchildren
I like to write
Most of all I like to be with Carolyn
FAVORITE HOME-COOKED MEAL
Pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, broccoli and Carolyn’s homemade rolls
FAVORITE DESSERT
Any kind of berry pie a la mode
FAVORITE CAFFINATED BEVERAGE
Peet’s Coffee with cream and sugar
FAVORITE MOVIES
Open Range, Trains, Planes, and Automobiles, Band of Brothers, It’s a Wonderful Life
FAVORITE CHRISTIAN BOOKS OR AUTHORS
FAVORITE OR LIFE VERSE
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
WHAT GETS YOU EXCITED ABOUT MINISTRY OR WHAT IS YOUR PASSION IN MINISTRY?
I love to teach God’s Word and see change in the lives of people
I love working with FAT people (Faithful, Available, and Teachable)
I love mentoring men who want to lead