As of July 1, 2015, Calvary’s new Pastor is Eric Iden.

Eric’s Biography

Hey everyone! My name is Eric Iden and am so excited to sen/e the kingdom of God with you! I have heard nothing but great things about you and am excited to be a art of your story, as we grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ.

A little bit about me: I grew up in the thumb of Michigan in a small farming town called Kinde (Kinde is near Bad Axe. People tend to know where Bad Axe is more than Kinde!) I was blessed to be born to two loving parents, as well as the oldest of 3 brothers.

Within a two mile distance from my house, I had great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins all surrounding me, so I understand the importance of family.

When I was in high school, I was very active in my youth group, although I never had an understanding of what it meant to truly follow Christ. During this time, my youth pastor invested in me, and through his life and teachings, I began to understand that following Christ was a lifestyle, notjust something you do on Sunday mornings. It was at this point I really accepted the love and grace Christ offered and decided to truly start following him.

Around this time, I sensed Christ calling me into ministry. I didn’t understand what that meant, but decided to explore that call after I graduated from High School when I attended Spring Arbor University. At Spring Arbor, I pursued a degree in youth ministry, dabbling in a little broadcasting on the side. I continued to explore this calling with the guidance and mentorship of some great professors, deepening my faith in the classroom, as well as multiple ministry opportunities. I had the opportunity to participate with a few youth groups in the area, and eventually ended up in an internship in Jackson, leading a young adult ministry Through this experience, I worked with young adults, youth, as well as adults, and I sensed a call to adult ministry.