Rev. Jeffrey L. Samelson began his service as Christian Life Resources’s Director of Ministry Advancement in April 2021, having served on the CLR National Board for the previous four years. He came to CLR with experience both in and out of the parish: he was the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church (WELS) in Clarksville, Maryland from 2000-2021, and prior to studying for the ministry spent five years in the U.S. Foreign Service as a consular officer, serving at the embassies in Singapore and Bogotá, Colombia. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis (1988), an MDiv. from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (2000), and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism, & Human Rights (2018).

Rev. Samelson’s role at CLR includes establishing opportunities for Christian service and equipping Christians affected by the erosion of life and family values. Applying the truth of God’s Word on pertinent life and family issues, his responsibilities will include a regular schedule of preaching engagements, education on the broader scope of the CLR ministry, monitoring of life issues, and leadership as a contact for the affiliate organizations of CLR. Rev. Samelson’s service continues a long family involvement: his father was one of the founding members of the first affiliate of Christian Life Resources. Rev. Samelson resides with his wife, Charlene, in Grafton, WI.

CLR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Christian Life Resources is to use life and family issues as bridges to convey the love of God and to share the message of salvation through Christ.

 

Website:

Immanuel Shirley:  www.immanuelshirley.com

Immanuel Cares podcast: https://immanuelshirleywels.podbean.com/

 

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