Jad Denmark
"with his beautiful daughter"
Jad was my youth director throughout most of high school. Over those years he really helped me to claim my faith for myself and define it. He is a very spiritual, loving, compassionate person and inspired me to live out my faith in real way. His passion for serving and the way he views Christianity are so special and unique and I am blessed to have him in my life. Since graduating high school he has continued to support me and check in on my life, encouraging me to work at a Methodist summer camp and to get involved at our church. Sadly, he moved away to continue his education, but it’s nice to know he is just a phone call away if I need anything. He also shared his beautiful family with me and let me babysit his kids, whom I love dearly :)
Who has inspired you? My wife, Shelly is a continual inspiration to me. I feel blessed to get to see her and talk with her every day... see sappy! Other than being my life companion, my wife etc. she is an inspired woman, her gifts, her compassion, her intellect, her love, her deep desire justice and reconciliation continue to amaze and inspire me. Henri J.M. Nouwen has continually enriched, uplifted and convicted my life. His writings especially "life of the beloved" have been and continue to be transformative! And most recently one of my professors has been a powerful inspiration. Dr. Strawn at Candler School of Theology. He is a old testament scholar but more than that he deeply loves his subject, cares about his students and loves his job. That is a phenomenal combination!


