Session:
Remember when passion was your middle name? Those were the days, right? Whether you're burning with purpose or feeling burned, this session will give you the tools to keep a healthy balance in a ministry centered life. God wants to recharge you! He wants to steady your gaze and be your peace. Burnout is avoidable; Perseverance is possible. Learn how to rediscover the passion!
Bio:
"All for Jesus" is not just a catchphrase for evangelist Reid Saunders; it is a heart's cry that penetrates his life, his family, and his ministry. Saunders was born and raised in Petaluma, California. He had a loving family and enjoyed sports and popularity in school, yet as a teen, he knew something was missing in his life.
After hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ at the age of 17, Saunders committed to living his life for God. Shortly after becoming a Christian, Saunders knew this decision had altered the course of his life. "God gave me a passion and burden so intense and a conviction so strong," he said, "I knew I would spend the rest of my life reaching people for Jesus Christ all around the world."
Saunders watched televised Billy Graham crusades. He recorded many of Graham's messages and watched them again and again, marveling at the power of God's Word to touch hearts and change lives. "There is nothing I would rather do than tell people about Jesus Christ," Saunders says. "There are so many people in our world today who are desperate for good news! My passion is to tell as many people as possible the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15)."
In order to prepare for a life of ministry, Saunders attended Western Baptist College in Salem, Oregon (now Corban College). While there he met his wife, Carmen, who was also a student.
Next, Carmen and Saunders moved to Portland, Oregon, where Saunders received his Master's of Divinity from Multnomah Biblical Seminary. During the course of his studies, Saunders served in an internship at Luis Palau Association. There, he gleaned invaluable training and experience from Dr. Palau and other leaders.
After completing his formal education, Saunders founded his own ministry, Reid Saunders Association (RSA). Since that time, he and his team have delivered the message of hope to millions of people through their worldwide ministry. RSA medical teams have delivered medical aid and have touched people in some of the worlds most poverty stricken lands.
Saunders' greatest desire is to reach millions of people for Christ during his lifetime for the glory of God. He and Carmen have three children: Azlan, Mylie, and Tobin; and they live in Salem, Oregon.
