From an online biography of Dr. Willis:

Dr. Willis, a Hoosier by birth, was born and reared in a Christian home, living most of his younger years in southern Indiana. He was converted at the age of fifteen and received his call to the ministry shortly thereafter. He attended Frankfort Pilgrim Bible College in Frankfort, Indiana, where he received the BA degree with a major in Religion. In 1974 he received his Master’s of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Aron received his Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in May of 1992.

Aron has served Wesleyan churches in Washington, Indiana, and Allentown, Pennsylvania. In addition, he served eight years with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union as pastor of Faith Memorial Church, located in Lancaster, Ohio. From 1987-1988 Aron served as the Assistant General Secretary of Local Church Education for The Wesleyan Church. He served as senior pastor of First Wesleyan Church in High Point, NC, until July 2005.

Aron and his wife Sheryl have two married children and three grandchildren.

A short clip of Dr. Willis talking about the diversity in the church:

Yes that’s right – Ella went swimming tonight!

Tonight was our 3rd BOX “Road Trip” for the Summer – held at the home of Dan & Tina Warren. God blessed us with a rain-free evening to enjoy food, fellowship, and a swimming pool!

Before things got too crazy, I was able to bring Ella into the pool (which was a cold, 82-degrees). She enjoyed it until I took her all the way under for her first time! She came back up with a big cough and an instant “I’m not-so-happy-with-Daddy” cry. She calmed down after a minute and I eventually gave her back to Jess to get warm.

The rest of the evening consisted mainly of Junior and Senior-high boys trying to “take out Pastor Stevan” – thinking they could move the un-movable! It was a great time!

Photoset of Ella from today is here.
Photoset of tonight’s Road Trip is here.

Finally tonight, a video clip of Josh Warren playing his “Virtual Boxing” game in the basement of their home!

First up – a clip of Ella in her door-jumper for the first time! Not too exciting, but the Grandparents are sure to enjoy!

Second – a clip of Ella chatting with Daddy about life, and love, and the fact that Mommy is away at a meeting.

My Great-Grandma singing at our latest Family Reunion – during a traditional “singing time” that we enjoy each time our family gets together.

A clip from last night’s worship service:

Photos from the first two days here.