Manor Park Evangelical Church|Serving Christ and the Community in St. John's
Leader Profile
Name
Dave Boswell
Position within the church
Deacon
Are you married?
Yes, newly married to Laura. She's a bubbly Christian who loves presenting on her radio show. She is very supportive, loving and my soul mate. A real gift from God! I prayed for a wife for three years and God's answer shows he knows what and 'who' is best for me in my life.
Have you any children?
Not yet! Give me a few years of married life first.
What is your day job?
Assistant Surveyor
Briefly, what were the circumstances that led you to the Lord?
I was a sinner without hope. I was a perfectionist with academic success as my idol and I went to church religiously every Sunday with it having no bearing on my life during the week. I put unfair demands on myself; nothing was good enough, irrespective of the stress my body was under or what God expected! Things changed drastically when God found me during a family holiday to Florida in 2000. God chose a moment in an American church service to reveal to me that Jesus died for 'ME' on the cross. It was apparent immediately that if this was the case it was hypocrisy to be a 'Sunday only Christian'. He deserved my whole life, not just Sunday mornings! At that moment I was filled with a deep peace and I made a public commitment to put Jesus first in my life from that day on. It isn't easy being a Christian and at University I struggled with the drinking culture, however I know God forgives me my sins and that he will give me strength to overcome temptations if I ask Him. Ultimately, I will now spend eternity with Him in heaven, because Jesus paid the price for my sins by taking the punishment in my place. Praise be to God.
What are your favourite passtimes/hobbies?
Flying, I gained my Private Pilots Licence in 2004. I enjoy tennis and swimming, have a keen interest in computers (especially animation), reading, walking and dancing!
Do you have a/any favourite TV show(s)?
Love the US hospital comedy 'Scrubs'. It's wacky escapism after a hard day.
What is your vision for Manor Park?
To reach St Johns, Worcester and the world with the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ!
What's your favourite kind of music?
Secular Rock/Indie: 'The Goo Goo Dolls' and 'Fallout Boy'. Christian Rock/Indie: 'Audio Adrenaline'
What is your favourite passage of scripture?
1 John 5:11-12 : "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." (NKJ version)
What's your most favourite place on earth?
Wales: Born there, went to Uni there, great rugby nation and the setting for the last spiritual revival back in 1904!
