Hi. I’m Nick Seipel. I was born in raised in Appleton, Wisconsin where I lived until my move north to Green Bay for college. I met my wife, Jessica, there and we subsequently married in May of 2005. Here’s a bit of my journey so far…
EDUCATION
I received my B.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2004 in a independently created major of Science & Religion accompanied by a minor in both chemistry and philosophy. My major mainly focused on the creation/evolution debate amongst other supposedly clashing viewpoints of the two spheres of thought. Subsequently I attended Wheaton Graduate School and obtained my M.A. in Biblical Exegesis, graduating in 2007.
WORK
Between undergrad and grad school I did a year of ministry with the local catalytic chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ as an intern. During that time I worked with campus ministry groups throughout northeast Wisconsin.
After grad school I completed a year of internship at Elmbrook Church in college ministry. While there I worked with college students from campus’ from all over the greater Milwaukee-metro area.
Following my year at Elmbrook, I was hired on at 1st Baptist Church in Pella, Iowa as the Associate Pastor of Christian Education. A large percentage of my position is with middle school and high school ministry, and the remainder is allotted for adult Christian education. My wife and I have been here in Iowa now since July of ‘08.
PASSTIMES
I am currently working on a book focusing on holiness, depravity, and our obsession with distractions and delusions. I also thoroughly enjoy playing tennis, running, hiking, chess, and the odd video game thrown in every now and again.
BELIEFS
For more on my beliefs, please see my Statement of Faith.
This blog represents my personal reflections. The content of this blog is not endorsed, edited or censored by 1st Baptist. The places where I err or seem ungracious, are a reflection of me and my weakness, not those of my church.
