John was born in West Pittston, PA. Upon graduation from high school in 1964, he served 3 years in the US Army Signal Corp. He worked 32 years with AT&T as a technician and supervisor in microwave, cable, satellite, and light guide communications at various locations. Following early retirement from AT&T, he worked as Quality Manager for Health Now NY; as ISO Coordinator for AEP Plastics; and as Documentation Manager for TMG Health. John officially retired in November 2014.
John married Lois Davies, also of West Pittston, in 1969. Although married as unbelievers, God saved them by His grace through faith in Jesus Christ – John in 1974 and Lois two years later. They have 3 married children and are very thankful for their godly spouses. They have been blessed with 8 grandchildren. John loves spending time with his family, beach vacations, reading, golfing, fishing, and working on prots around the house.
John was ordained an elder in Bible Fellowship Church, served as elder in the OPC and currently the PCA. He loves studying and teaching the Scriptures. Throughout the years, he has been involved in home Bible studies, Evangelism Explosion, church planting, prison ministries, and hospital/nursing home/neighborhood visitation. He also served on a Christian School board and coached Little League/Senior League baseball. His life verse is Ephesians 2:8-10.