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.