RICHARD GERTEN
Birthday
March 28
How I Got Involved
At the age of 24 I accepted Jesus Christ as
my Savior and Lord. I immediately started
attending an evangelical church and learned
to share my faith. Eleven years later God
placed my family in Marshall to plant this
church. I have been ministering here for the
last 23 years. Wow! God is good!
Last Three Things I Read

Surprised By Joy by C.S. Lewis; Breakout
Churches by Thom Rainer; The Legacy
of William Carey by Vishal and Ruth
Mangalwadi and Just Walk Across The Room by Bill Hybels


Favorite Music
I like most music. Contemporary, Praise and
Worship and the great hymns of the church
move and inspire me. My wife is my favorite
singer.
Favorite Movie

I recently enjoyed watching the Nativity and Night at the Museum


Education
Western Michigan University – Electrical
Engineering Technology; Evangelical
Church Alliance
Job History
Western Michigan University; Xerox
Corporation; Family Altar Chapel; Family
Bible Church
Most Embarrassing Moment
I have embarrassed myself so many times I
am sure I have a “Most” embarrassing
moments.
Hobbies
Playing golf, trailer camping and being
outdoors
What I Am Most Passionate About
Experiencing and sharing God’s love. He is
Awesome!