Dr. Jonathan & Sarah Rinker
Jon & Sarah, both alumni of ABC, joined ABF in 2001. They are sent from Colonial Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA and blessed with four children: Claire, Katie, Jonathan, and Benjamin. Their greatest area of passion for the local church is "promoting a biblical philosophy of ministry that exalts Christ and His Gospel, is built on the centrality and authority of His Book, and expresses praise and prayer that is God and Word-centered."
Jonathan's Profile
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Position:
- Bible / Theology Major Chair
- Faculty - Associate Professor
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Past Ministry Experience:
- Teaching Youth
- Music Ministry
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Areas of ministry off-campus:
- Pastor of a local church
- Birthday: August 25
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Favorite pastimes:
- Outdoor activities: cutting wood, tending my small orchard, hunting, fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting with Alpine Ministries
- Being with my family and taking trips together
Sarah's Profile
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Position:
- Part-time Faculty
- Ladies Auxiliary Campus Representative
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Past Ministry Experience:
- Teaching Youth
- Music Ministry
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Areas of ministry off-campus:
- Music Ministry
- Birthday: July 13
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Favorite pastimes:
- Reading
- Baking bread
- Homeschooling my children
- Being with my family and taking trips together
Why are you passionate about your role at ABC?
We are burdened to train the next generation of servants and see them transformed by the power of the Word of God. It is a great privilege to see servants grow in love with Christ and His Word and pursue a lifetime of Gospel service. By God's grace, He has used us to impact servants who are now around the word, spreading the grace and truth of our Lord Jesus.