by Ryan Short
This is now my fourth year here at Lighthouse. I first came to LBC at the end of summer of my freshman year 2006 by recommendation of one of my friends. At that time I was looking for a church that would faithfully teach God’s Word and have opportunities for accountability. I fell in love with Lighthouse very soon after and joined the first membership class of the fall. From there, God has been faithfully growing me in Christ likeness and has blessed me with faithful men to lead me in my walk. Starting my sophomore year, I began to become more involved in College Life and quickly joined a small group with Kevin Au. Kevin began to disciple me in small group as well as one on one discipleship. I am so thankful for that time, being able to be led through Godly teaching and example. After this, Pastor J.R. began to disciple me and God had blessed me with an opportunity to serve in College Life on student staff and lead a small group of my own. Having a small group was my favorite part about College Life, having opportunity to share in fellow brothers’ lives, to both encourage them and be encouraged by them. I am so thankful also for God’s faithfulness to me in providing a college Pastor who truly loves Christ and loves people. Pastor Patrick has been such a blessing to me these past four years, showing me so much love and patience. Now, as I am planning to attend Master’s Seminary in the Fall, I hope that God will bless me in having more opportunities to love and serve my church family.
What was your college major?
Linguistics
How long have you been at LBC? How long have you been a member?
I have been at LBC for 4 years and have been a member for all 4 years.
What is one interesting thing about you that people don’t know?
I am a huge San Diego Charger fan!
What advice would you give to the underclassmen?
Take advantage of the awesome blessing we have at Lighthouse in being discipled by older men and women at church, specifically the married people. Be purposeful in getting to know them and seeing how you can serve their families, whether it’s babysitting or making food or doing errands, whatever it is do what you can to serve them and learn from their example.
What is your favorite Bible verse/passage, and why?
It is hard for me to pick a single verse that is my favorite, (they are all good), but one that I do particularly love is Romans 5:8 “but God shows His love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” I love this verse because of how it reminds me God’s grace to save us from our sin, that while we were still enemies of God, He sent His Son to die for us on the cross. Praise God!