18 of 30 Years
In January 2001, the Lord changed my life at the National Youth Leaders’ Convention in Joplin, MO. When I walked in the auditorium and saw CTF’s Mobile Museum of Earth History (MMOEH) on stage, it was impactful, to say the least! After that afternoon’s session, my worldview was forever changed about dinosaurs and the Bible. Dr. Sharp laid out the Biblical understanding of dinosaurs so well (as many of you have seen and heard before) that I was utterly dumbfounded and angered that I had never learned this important historical reality. Upon getting over the initial shock of the truth, I proceeded to attend every workshop available that Doc was teaching during the week. The Lord began to bring all the pieces of my prior foggy knowledge into order with greater clarity. It was then that a passion was ignited to share the truth of this ministry whenever possible.
Over the course of the next five years, the two churches that I worked with each had CTF in with the MMOEH. Through Dr. Sharp, the Lord impacted countless lives with His Truth of creation, history, the flood, family, and of course, dinosaurs. It was not only my fellow church members being impacted; I was slowly being groomed by the Lord myself. Little did I know at the time that He was heading me toward ministry with CTF. But in the fall of 2005 He placed that call on my life, and in January 2006, almost exactly five years after CTF’s mission touched my heart and mind, I joined this important ministry.
Sitting here now, 18 years later, recalling those monumental moments in my walk with Christ, both personally and ministerially, is still so moving. Prior to 2001 this ministry and mission was not even a flickering light in my awareness, and now it is the brilliant light that illuminates the path of my life. Christ’s overwhelming truth, given to us in the historical record of the Bible, is influential in every area of life now and into eternity. After 13 years with this ministry, that truth is continually reinforced with each opportunity I have to share His Word.
To those who have been with CTF since the beginning 30 years ago, thank you so much! It was your support the Lord used to touch my life. That support laid a foundation that has now been used countless times to share His Truth into people’s lives. It is my desire and passion that we at CTF continue what the Lord began in Dr. Sharp, now and into the future. Blessings to all of you who continue to support this ministry, both prayerfully and financially. We need your faithfulness to continue our mission. As I am proof of, we never know whose life will be touched through this ministry and what the results of that may be. Your gifts help us proclaim His Word, knowing that His promise is true and it will not come back void. Blessings to you all!
