None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and blessing of my wife, Ruthanne. Together, we have raised two lovely daughters and will soon be empty nesters. Her encouragement and belief in our mission have been the backbone of my dedication to Bold Grace Ministries. Ruthanne's commitment to our ministry allows me to focus on equipping pastor teachers worldwide, knowing that I have a steadfast partner by my side. She is also my editor-in-chief.

My parents unwavering commitment to family and daily Bible teaching has profoundly shaped my life. Through their example of hard work, sacrifice, and devotion to the Word of God, they instilled in me and my sisters a love for the Word of God at an early age. Their legacy is a testament to the power of God’s Word when it is firmly embedded on the soul and the many blessings it brings to live.

R.B.Thieme, Jr. was the Pastor of Berachah Church in Houston, Texas, from 1950 to 2003. I had the privilege to be under his teaching from an early age until the Lord removed him from the pulpit. He taught Biblical truths from the Scripture, and he always emphasized God’s grace in everything. For example: Salvation is through faith alone in Christ alone; Eternal Security is absolute—we can never get out of God’s hand; Believers are eternally positionally sanctified in Christ, and at the same time, experientially, fluctuate between the filling of the Holy Spirit and the power of the sin nature, with 1 John 1:9 is our recovery mechanism; Jesus Christ is the founder and perfector of the Christian life we have; Believers living the Christian life by renovating their thinking with the very thinking of Christ. Also, he incorporated into his teaching every category of systematic theology. And he used many unique illustrations that made the Bible doctrines taught clear and understandable. Also R.B. Thieme, Jr. was the reason that I joined the Army which was life-changing for me. He loved the military and always emphasized the importance of freedom through military victory. He was a knightly gentleman, and I can’t wait to see him in heaven.

R.B. Thieme III is now the pastor of Berachah Church and my current pastor. God’s grace at just the right time, brought R.B. Thieme III to the pulpit so that those of us in the congregation could continue to be fed at the same level we experienced with his father. I am very thankful for that. R.B. Thieme III also faithfully and tirelessly studies and teaches the Scripture using the same isagogic, categorical, and exegetical teaching method as his father. In fact, the amount of truth and Biblical principles he is able to extract from just one verse is amazing. He provides ample application from each passage in the Word of God that makes the Christian way of life, the plan of God, and the will of God very clear. It is an honor and privilege to be members of his extended congregation.

Tom & Cheryl Molinar at Operation Molinar Mission in Nelspruit, South Africa, are laser focused on one thing—training local pastors so that they might communicate accurately the Word of God to their congregations. I am eternally grateful for speaking opportunities they provided for me during my visits and for their encouragement, wisdom, friendship, and the many hours of likeminded fellowship we have shared. In fact, their prodding words concerning God’s destiny caused me to realize the direction the Lord was leading. For that, I am eternally grateful.

Cyprian founded Bold Grace Bible Institute in Ghana where he is focused on equipping pastors for the ministry. Right after I had decided to be a full-time missionary, Cyprian extended an offer to teach at Bold Grace Bible Institute. I am very grateful to him for that. That trip solidified in my mind that the mission field was God’s destiny for me.