About Deacon Bill
Favorite Ice Cream? Chocolate chip
Where you grew up? Grand Blanc
Favorite style of music? Every kind Classical, Country, Classic Rock, Spiritual
Favorite fictional character? Iron Man
Ideal vacation? Private tour of the Holy Land and Rome.
Countries traveled to? Canada
One goal you’d like to accomplish in your lifetime? Create a foundation, learn to fly an airplane
Best perks of your job? Mobility I can work anywhere in the world from my phone or laptop.
Meet any historical figure, who and why? Jesus of Nazareth just to meet the Son of God in the flesh. -Abraham Lincoln, because he saved our country, dissolved slavery, and unified our nation. He also had political enemies in his cabinet that I learned about in a book called Team of Rivals.
Last book you read for fun? Confessions by St. Augustine
Besides God, Who has influenced you the most, and how? My wife Suzan. By loving me so much that in 46 years of marriage I have never once doubted her love for me. She is God's greatest gift to me .She has helped me become a better husband, Father, and man.
Most fervent prayer? O Jesus, I surrender to you. You take care of everything.
When did God become real to you, describe? When I was a young boy. I needed God in my life at a young age because of a lot of insecurities.
Favorite bible verse, and why? John 17 the priestly prayer. Because Jesus is praying for us all that come later in the future. We are His own forever.
What do you feel God is calling you to do? Create a Family foundation, Men's Bible Study
Favorite song to pray with, and why? The Servant Song. I have had times in my life when I felt disconnected and isolated. So hopefully as we serve we can connect and love people through the tough times they face.
What bible character has inspired you the most, and why? Jesus, I love to see the human side of Him. It helps me understand that he understands us. He can relate to us. That helps me talk to him as my best friend. Jesus can be our best friend, the creator of the universe. VERY POWERFUL and humbling.