Pastor John Vernon

jvernon@firstwesleyan.org 888-4545

My responsibilities include: SENIOR PASTOR

Family: wife Kim, son and daughter-in-law Travis and Stephanie, and son Kyle

Hobbies & Interests: Spending time with my wife on our days off. Serving as chaplain for the High Point Police Department.

Favorite Food: seafood

Favorite Book: Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders

Favorite Bible Verse: "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away." (I Peter 5:2-4)

How I became a Christian: "Age 16 at a youth camp was when I began my relationship with Christ. I realized for the first time that it wasn't about attending church or living in a Christian family. It was about having a very real and personal relationship with Christ."

Specific ways that my church family can be praying: "Pray for daily wisdom in my life and ministry. Pray that I am always able to balance the demands of pastoral ministry with my more important role as a husband and father."