Each man receives training on the role of spiritual leadership in the local church and the biblical qualifications for elders.
Each man learns and practices expository preaching amongst his peers and receives constructive critique.
Each man receives evaluation and encouragement to grow in his pastoral ministry understanding and ministry skills through a team of elder-qualified mentors.
Each man is equipped through on-the-job ministry training in the local church, with encouragement to rotate through several ministries.
Each man is encouraged to attend elder meetings at Faith Bible Church and learn about spiritual leadership through observation.
Each man receives input to help determine next steps for ministry and training.
"I am so thankful that the elders have devoted so much of their time and efforts to equip people like myself. Aspiring Men has given me the opportunity to grow in character, ministry skills, and knowledge of God through godly, older men who are currently serving Christ in full-time ministry." - Josh D.
Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.
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Dave and his wife Lois served on the mission field for 42 years in Venezuela and Tenerife, Spain. They are now retired, but can't help themselves from preaching the gospel everywhere they go.
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God has surprising plans. Anyone who has been around Faith Bible Church for a while knows that we are a training and sending church. Joyful surprises come when new men and families rise up to be trained within the church. Then there i...
