Thoughts, Affirmations, & Recommendations

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"Ian is one of the smartest people I know. He is always reading and studying and seeking to grow in his knowledge and understanding of faith and the world around us. 

He faithfully practices the spiritual disciplines of worship, prayer, Scripture reading and study, fellowship and service. He takes his role as a disciple of Jesus Christ very seriously and finds great joy in it.

Despite the short amount of time at St. Mark, it always amazes me that he already knows so many people in the congregation. Again, he is well-liked and an essential leader in the congregation.

I recommend Ian Griffith, without reservation, to any congregation seeking a humble, faithful man of God to serve as their pastor. He would be a blessing to any congregation just as he has been a great blessing to me and to my family."

"Ian will serve the Lord of the Church well as a pastor as he has a passion for mission and service. 

He has a particular passion for outreach to those who do not yet know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.   

I am now so pleased that he is attending the Institute of Lutheran Theology to become an ordained pastor. 

I recommend him highly to the congregation who may be considering him to serve you in Word and Sacrament Ministry!"

"Ian is brilliant. He has a fine mind that can take the truths of the Bible & apply them practically to everyday life. He lives, eats, & breathes the Word of God. In other words, he has an insatiable appetite to take in the Word, live it & teach it.

He related well to persons of all ages, you & old alike. He enjoys getting to know people & is good at it.

He knows who he is & is secure in his relationship with Jesus Christ.

Ian is an excellent listener. He is good at asking questions that help people up up easily & safely.

I strongly recommend Ian Griffith for ordination & ministry of Word & Sacrament without any hesitation at all."

"Your appreciation of everyone’s uniqueness frees you to help individuals direct most of their attention to what they have in common. Chances are good that you underscore what people have in common even though their backgrounds, experiences, languages, cultures, or interests vary greatly. You facilitate dialogue between individuals."

"Theologically you always hold the Orthodox Lutheran position."

You forced me to come to terms with James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." - thank you.