In 1974, John was awakened and trusted Christ after seeing a friend die. As a teenager, he helped in children’s work and gospel series and eventually became a school teacher. Then, in 1991, the assembly in Livonia, Michigan commended him to full-time gospel service. Later, in 1997-1998, he and his wife Michelle studied Spanish and have since been privileged to see the Lord save souls and plant assemblies in Mexico and in Phoenix, Arizona. John is responsible for a Spanish publishing work, is an associate editor for Truth and Tidings Magazine, and has authored a book for teens called "Choices."