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1946

Born in Ashland, Oregon.

1970

Enrolled in YWAM’s School of Evangelism to study in Switzerland, Israel, and Spain.

1972

Enrolled in L’Abri in Huemoz, Switzerland, to study apologetics.

Began teaching the Personal Discipleship course at CFNI. Taught several other courses, including Christian Evidences, Creation Science, Friendship Evangelism, and Christian Family Foundations.

1974

Led the first CFNI summer outreach to Mexico.

1990

Published his first book, "Foundations in Creation."
• This led to a series of 19 books on creationism.

2010

Established the Museum of Earth History on the CFNI campus in partnership with the Creation Truth Foundation.

2011

Launched Third Year Majors at CFNI
(Healing, Biblical Counseling, Evangelism, and Creative Media).

2012

Began leading the annual CFN Israel tour.

2013

Launched the Third Year Marketplace Major at CFNI.

2015

Established the Frontlines Israel Prayer Room in the Institute Building.

2018

Published “70 Years of Ministry” commemorating CFN’s 70th Anniversary.

2021

Established the Focus on Israel course to help students value CFN’s commitment to Israel.

2022

Published "77 Supernatural Surprises From JEHOVAH SNEAKY." An autobiographical work on divine discipleship and divine guidance.

1967

Took first outreach with YWAM to Kingston, Jamaica. During the daytime, he would evangelize in public places. In the evenings, his team would minister in churches.

1969

Graduated from Southern California College (now Vanguard University) with a Bachelor’s degree.

Married Ginger Faye Krickbaum on August 29, 1970.

1973

Established as Dean of Men at Christ For The Nations Institute.

Appointed as Vice President of Christ For The Nations.

1985

• Appointed as President of Christ For The Nations.
• Enrolled in YWAM’s School of Leadership in Kona, Hawaii.

2014

Earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Oral Roberts University.

Launched the 12 Pillars course, which is co-taught by his eldest daughter, Missy, to help students understand the foundational core values of CFNI.

2019

Published "Israel My Love: God’s Threshing Stone."

1946

Born in Ashland, Oregon.

1967

Took first outreach with YWAM to Kingston, Jamaica. During the daytime, he would evangelize in public places. In the evenings, his team would minister in churches.

1969

Graduated from Southern California College (now Vanguard University) with a Bachelor’s degree.

1970

Enrolled in YWAM’s School of Evangelism to study in Switzerland, Israel, and Spain.

Married Ginger Faye Krickbaum on August 29, 1970.

1972

Enrolled in L’Abri in Huemoz, Switzerland, to study apologetics.

Began teaching the Personal Discipleship course at CFNI. Taught several other courses, including Christian Evidences, Creation Science, Friendship Evangelism, and Christian Family Foundations.

1973

Established as Dean of Men at Christ For The Nations Institute.

Appointed as Vice President of Christ For The Nations.

1974

Led the first CFNI summer outreach to Mexico.

1985

• Appointed as President of Christ For The Nations.
• Enrolled in YWAM’s School of Leadership in Kona, Hawaii.

1990

Published his first book, "Foundations in Creation."
• This led to a series of 19 books on creationism.

2010

Established the Museum of Earth History on the CFNI campus in partnership with the Creation Truth Foundation.

2011

Launched Third Year Majors at CFNI
(Healing, Biblical Counseling, Evangelism, and Creative Media).

2012

Began leading the annual CFN Israel tour.

2013

Launched the Third Year Marketplace Major at CFNI.

2014

Earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Oral Roberts University.

2015

Established the Frontlines Israel Prayer Room in the Institute Building.

Launched the 12 Pillars course, which is co-taught by his eldest daughter, Missy, to help students understand the foundational core values of CFNI.

2018

Published “70 Years of Ministry” commemorating CFN’s 70th Anniversary.

2019

Published "Israel My Love: God’s Threshing Stone."

2021

Established the Focus on Israel course to help students value CFN’s commitment to Israel.

2022

Published "77 Supernatural Surprises From JEHOVAH SNEAKY." An autobiographical work on divine discipleship and divine guidance.