Dan Perkins

A product of a small town upbringing, I grew up naive, independent, shy and without a real understanding of who God is, what my place in a family meant and what living with purpose was all about. That changed when I turned 17 and "got religion." Now in my mid-40's I look back on a life of accomplishment, purpose and close family. I am driven, creative and completely self-absorbed. I need my wife Joy to keep me grounded and within the boundaries of real love. I have my daughters Sara and Aubrey who make me think and act outside my well constructed comfort zone... they don't succeed as much as they would like -- but I'm trying.

A boy from Ferndale, California, A graduate of LIFE Bible College, a member of Jeremiah People, a booking agent for Christian Artist's Agency, a construction superintendent, real estate agent, California licensed general contractor, certified fitness instructor, multiple winner of the California Wine Tasting Championships, a man who cries too often, laughs too little and worships God a lot. I want to live as one, "who with unveiled face reflects the Lord's glory, and is being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18 I've been married to Joy for 23 years. My daughter Sara is 22, an artist of words, a mid year junior in college and has joined Royal Servants Inc. in their Kiaros Internship program for oversees missions. The other daughter, Aubrey is the visual artist, is 19 and a sophomore at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm currently the Lead Pastor of Twin Oaks Church in San Jose, CA. My wife, Joy, is the hardest worker I know and makes me laugh at stupid things...Generally, I don't laugh at stupid things. Just ask anyone who knows me.

My favorite things in life are... stirring worship songs that make me fall to my knees, my Felt B2, Whitehall Lane Cabernet, Camping with my family, A Prairie Home Companion, Crème Brule, Lyle Lovett, my tattered RSV Harper Study Bible, Andrew Murray Viognier, Villa Toscana, Aubrey's artwork, Holding 100's on the 1:25, Os Guiness, Sara's poetry, Diana Krall, Joy's cooking and a race called the Ironman.

My personal mission statement:
"I live to see lives changed, endeavor to communicate hope to the hopeless and be a real Christian before everyone because God is real and for everyone."

My Governing Values…
1. I AM… a fully devoted follower of Christ.
2. I AM… a faithful husband.
3. I AM… a great father.
4. I AM… a lover of God’s people.
5. I AM… physically fit.
6. I AM… a loyal friend.
7. I AM… a leader as I learn to follow.
8. I AM… a sinner moving toward holiness.
I AM an Ironman!

My Marriage Manifesto:
• You have made a commitment… Honor it!
• You have captured a woman’s heart… Don’t break it!
• You have created a family… Protect it!
• You have built a home… Manage it, maintain it and model it for others!
• You have temptation… Avoid it!
• You have value in the eyes of others… Value it!
• You have been gifted with creativity… Use it!
• You have power in your home… Never abuse it!
• You have help from God… Thank her for it!
• You have love undeserved… Give back twofold.

My Most Common Asked…
- My Advise on how to raise children… I’ll know when they tell me.
- My Advise on ministry… I’ll write it down as soon as I’m finished dealing with people.
- My Advise on wine… Don’t open a good bottle for those who don’t know the difference.
- My Advise on fitness… Yes!
- My Advise on marriage…
- My Advise on finances… Save twice as much as you spend. If you can, let me know how.
- My Advice on friendship… Expect less than you give.
- My Advice on hardship… When it happens look around.
- My Advice on faith… It’s not up to you or it wouldn’t be…