East-West’s leaders are passionate about God’s Word and its power to speak into their lives. Take a look at some of the Bible verses that shape their daily lives and leave your favorite verse in the comments section below!

Kurt Nelson’s Bible Verses

Kurt Nelson, President and CEO

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.”” —Romans 15:20-21

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified…”—1 Corinthians 2:2, ESV

These two verses are my “heart song,” how I pray God will use my life.

John Maisel’s Life Bible Verse

John Maisel, Founder and Chairman Emeritus

“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” —Acts 20:24, ESV

This is my life verse because I consider Paul’s task of testifying to the gospel to be my task as well.

Joe Wall’s Life Bible Verse

Joe Wall, Vice President

“That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death” —Philippians 3:10, ESV

As my life verse, this piece of Scripture keeps me focused on what really counts in life.

Bob West’s Life Bible Verse

Bob West, Vice President – Evangelism

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah 29:11

This verse reminds me that the plan God has for my life is in my best interest.

Beverly Pop’s Life Bible Verse

Beverly Pop, Vice President – Development

Psalm 139

This chapter of the Psalms speaks to me because it talks about what God thinks about us.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?