Dan Perkins

A product of a small town upbringing, Dan grew up naive, independent, shy and without a real understanding of who God was, what his place in a family meant and what living with purpose was all about. That changed when he "got religion" at the age of 17. Now in his late 40's, he can look back on a life of accomplishment, purpose and close family. Driven, creative and completely self-absorbed, he needs his wife Joy to keep him grounded and within the boundaries of real love. Dan has two lovely, adult daughters, Sara and Aubrey, who make him think and act outside his well constructed comfort zone.

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, claims he wants 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 He's been married to Joy for 24 years. His daughter Sara is 23 is an artist of words, awaiting her senior year in college and has joined Royal Servants Inc. leading high school and college age students on, short-term, foreign missions trips. The other daughter, Aubrey is the visual artist, is 20 and a Junior at Point Loma Nazarene University. Dan is currently the Lead Pastor of Twin Oaks Church in San Jose, CA. His wife, Joy, is the hardest worker anyone will ever meet, which is good for Dan and she makes him laugh at stupid things... which is even better. Because, generally, he don't laugh at stupid things. Just ask anyone who knows him.

His favorite things in life are... stirring worship songs that make him fall to his knees, hiss Felt B2, Elhers Estate Cabernet, Camping with his family, A Prairie Home Companion, Crème Brule, Lyle Lovett, his 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.

His 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."

Dan's 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!

Dan's 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.

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…