My life has been full.  The Lord blessed me with the world’s greatest wife, Mary, and three lovely daughters.

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Mary and I were privileged to serve for 28 years on staff with the Navigators in California, South Carolina, The Philippines, and Argentina.  After graduation from Columbia International University (M Div), I was called to pastoral ministry, serving Central Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, SC and Christ Church in Katy, TX.  My studies at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) led to a Doctor of Ministry degree.  I am an honorably retired member of the Blue Ridge Presbytery (Presbyterian Church in America).  Mary is a retired elementary and special education teacher.

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​In 2011, Mary and I and moved back to my family farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  We call it “Thistle Dew Farm.”  It’s not heaven, but this’ll do until we get there.

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My favorite current activities include hiking with Mary, serving in various roles at Grace Church in Roanoke, frequent trips to visit our 3 daughters and their families including our 7 grandchildren, exploring historical sites and working on writing projects.

 

Thanks for visiting,

Dr. John A Carroll