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About Discovering the Real Jesus in Monroe

By John Piippo (john.piippo@comcast.net)

I have been a pastor for 36 years. Along the way I…

  • …Started playing guitar at age 5
  • …Did a Bachelor’s in Philosophy at Northern Illinois University
  • …Finished my Ph.D at Northwestern University in Philosophical Theology in 1986
  • …Was a campus pastor to college students and professors at Michigan State University from 1981 – 1992
  • …Came to Monroe’s Redeemer Fellowship Church in 1992 (where I am now pastor)
  • …Teach three philosophy courses at Monroe County Community College (Logic, Philosophy of Religion, and History of Western Philosophy)
  • …Am Project Director and Professor in the doctoral program at Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia
  • …Teach at a Chinese Seminary in New York City (Faith Bible Seminary)
  • …Taught in Singapore, India, Vancouver, and various other places on the planet
  • …Have found Monroe to be a great place to raise a family and discover the Real Jesus
  • …Remain eternally grateful to God for any good thing that has happened in my life
  • Blessings,
    John Piippo