Children's Pastor

Emerson McFaul

When started at Evangel: A very warm day in August 2001

Interests: Auto Racing especially NASCAR, Motorcycle riding, Mustang convertibles, Horton's Coffee, US politics, walking on Florida beaches with Cheryl and playing with kid's toys, especially those tacky gadgety ones.

Favorite movies: I think most movies are a waste of time. (Watching an auto race is not a waste of time though). Good movies have a wholesome story with good clearly winning over evil and the triumph of the human spirit. "October Sky" was one of those, and Disney's "Cars" is definitely right up there near the top.

Fav music: It's difficult for me to pin down one style of music as a favourite. I like a variety. Soul is good and the hits of the 60's & 70's are fun. When it comes to Christian? Ah, lets see, I like it with a clear message. Ray Boltz, Mercy Me and of course Michael W Smith are inspiring. When I listen to radio it's usually news and talk radio

fav books: My favourite book is the small one that holds up the short leg on my desk. Of course, aside from the Bible, "Maximize the Moment" by TD Jakes, “Who Put My Life in Fast Forward" by Phil Calloway, "Spiritual Warfare" by Derrek Prince, ah, oh yes how could I forget "Red Green Talks Cars" by of course, Red Green.

about me: I was introduced to Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour in my early adult years by a very dear Anglican priest named Ted who lead me to the Lord. My wife Cheryl became a Christian a couple years after me. We have two sons, Mark and Aaron, both grown and on their own (hallelujah). God lead me into children's ministries not long after I was saved and I have been ministering to kids every since. There has never been a time in history when the children of the world have been more spiritually at risk than they are today.

fav. Sports teams: Jack Roucsh Racing & the Maple Leafs

embarrassing moment: I have had a number of embarrassing moments over the years. Fortunately I have erased most of them from my memory bank and would like to keep it that way.

nickname growing up: "Em"

fav school subject: Geography with spares a close second.

first job: Looking for excitement I became a lion tamer at the circus. (Not really, I was an engraver at a Jewelery Store)