Fellowship Memphis

Jesus Christ is the solid rock upon which I stand. That stand has transformed every point in my life. That foundation guarded me as a native “church Christian,” but when I became serious about God, he became serious about me. As a sinner, I was tormented by the sins of pride, lust, and anger, but as a child of the kingdom, I now know I have become free from sin. Three main events in my life reflect how development in my personal life was fueled by my growing relationship with Christ.

When I first got serious to the seriousness of Christ’s call in high school, I received the inspirational foundation to read the Bible, pray, and really see God’s work in my life. So, I lived the Christian life for the first time as I started college in New York, being heavily involved in Christian Fellowship and spreading the gospel. I experienced physical and emotional transformation, and my life made me appear as another person because of openness and heart change. I had the first long-term release from the youthful sins. However, depression and pride crept in the sinful place as other stresses emerged.

The battle of depression challenged my faith, but I kept hope, and God brought me to my next transformation in my return to Memphis. I took a year out of school because of the depression, where my pride was seriously dealt with. I lost all confidence, and it was re- established by humbling myself, listening to others, and realizing I could do neither life nor Christianity by myself. I was with my parents in church each Sunday, and faith, though low, brought me to be well again. I returned to school in New York while continuing to heal.

I found my place in a church called Christian City Church Manhattan, serving in setup and connecting in small groups. From there, God exalted me; I applied for graduate school in London, despite a depression-wrecked track at school, and I was selected. Again, I saw tremendous physical and emotional transformation, and a reversal to the years of depression’s aftermath.

The blessings to live in different cities and have transformations were great events for me, but I have discovered, I need transformation to keep me moving forward in relationship with Christ. These revival opportunities widen my scope for God’s impact and my service. This path has brought me toward Fellowship Memphis today, that God can continue the transformative foundation in my life laid by Jesus Christ.