Jim ElardeJim Elarde received a profound conversion experience to the call of Jesus Christ when He was saved. He studied Hermeneutics, Old and New Testament studies at Christian Life Bible College in Mount Prospect, Illinois. He also studied Theology, Counselig, and Ethics at Trinity Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Jim learned much about a balanced view of life and scripture from his mentor, counselor, and Bible Scholar, Dr. Warren J Heard. Most importantly, Jim discovered the intimacy of God by becoming a strong advocate of solitude every morning and spends many hours alone with God. Jim has received a gift from God to be uniquely creative in communicating God's word. He revels in awe at the active presence of The Holy Spirit and proclaims it is always a privilege and a pleasure to watch God work in people's lives. Read More Read Less