John: Your Servant for the Journey
I am simply John—your servant for the journey– A Christian mystic, not in the sense of chasing the esoteric outside of the guardrails set by scripture, but as one devoted to seeking the presence of God beyond the walls of tradition. I walk outside the denominations and structures of institutional Christianity, drawn instead to the quiet voice within, the living Word written on the heart. My path has been one of faith, of wrestling, of wandering—and, ultimately, of return. leaning on the promises of Matthew 7:7:
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
The Story So Far
For more than 20 years, I served as a minister in an Apostolic Pentecostal church, pioneering in the use of the internet for spreading the Gospel through web pages and the backend technology of streaming video.
During that time, I also managed The Good News Café, a thriving online forum where believers gathered for fellowship and study, but also there was a few who only wanted to argue, and debate and often hurl insults, use the scriptures to manipulate and degrade one another. That was heartbreaking to me because I had a concept of what a "Christian" was, and I encountered many who didn't even measure up to the basics while quoting whole passages of bible that they then 'splained.
I have no intention of ever doing anything like that again. I am an INFP, one of the rare personality types and one well suited to the Christian ideal. I detest conflict. And there was enough of that as to be a toxin to me. If some community evolves here it won't be because I am in charge of it.
This is also where I began to encounter the growing heresy that is Christian Nationalism/Dominion Theology. And it effected me deeply and not in a good way. As a veteran I was drawn to the God-Country connection, then I realized what it was really all about.
Leaving the System, Entering the Desert
After decades of influence by traditional religion, I stepped away. I had seen way too much of:
- The flaws of religious systems
- The dangers of hierarchy
- The ways human institutions distort what is meant to be a simple, personal relationship with Christ
That journey led me into a desert of learning—a place of self-examination, repentance, and rediscovery. Yeah, that would be the whole "mystic" bit. Yes, I am aware that this is not a "Bible" word. Well, I have encountered far to many folks styling themselves by Bible words like "Pastor", "Bishop", and even "Apostle", who really shouldn't have.
Mistakes, Redemption, and Grace
I made mistakes. I hurt people. I did things I regret. And I am sorry.
But here’s the truth: God is merciful. His grace calls us home, no matter how far we’ve strayed.
That’s why I’m here—creating this ministry for those like me:
- For the ones who walk the path alone—who don’t fit into a church structure but still long for Christ.
- For the ones who fell away—who feel they’ve strayed too far but need to know they can come back - without the approval, consent or participation of any human authority.
- For those who just want to grow—who seek practical, Bible-based wisdom to become better followers of Christ.
Walking This Journey Together
I don’t claim to be perfect or to have all the answers. But I walk this journey alongside you, sharing what I’ve learned, learning as I go, and striving daily to be a better representative of the Kingdom of Heaven.
This space is for you. For us. Come be seeker with me, no one here is going to tell you you can't. Let’s seek truth together.
