Andy Purvis
Preferred Name to be Listed as and State or Country you live in:
ANSWER: Andy Purvis
Age:
ANSWER: sixties
When you accepted Christ as your Savior:
ANSWER: I was baptized and joined the church on May 1, 1977 before I was married.
Years in and areas of active ministry, past and present:
ANSWER: I am an elder and deacon. My grandfather was a travelling minister. I have tutored Boy Scouts for their God and Life Merit Badge. They need that to become an Eagle Scout.
Favorite scripture and why?
ANSWER: Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so… We are loved unconditionally.
Your Wake Up Call to your Generation:
ANSWER: God conquers evil and if you are blessed to live long enough, you will really begin to understand things.
Three things we’d be surprised to know about you: .
ANSWER: Sports Talk Radio, author, I am a great grandfather.
What are your hobbies outside of ministry?
ANSWER: Sports Radio 20 years. Working on my 8th book. I have been blessed to meet many of my sports heroes and have interviewed many.
List some of your past achievements and current projects that you are working on:
ANSWER: Just joined the Church Choir- love to sing!
Share your experience in marriage, as the head of your home:
ANSWER: Married 37 years. 2 boys, 4 grandkids, 1 great grandchild. “Tell the truth!”
What do you hope to accomplish by participating in this Real Life Symposium?
ANSWER: To share that we are all given two gifts in life: awesome potential and freedom of choice. What we do with those gifts defines us.
What does your relationship with Jesus mean to you?
ANSWER: He is always there. I pray every morning in the quiet. I pray out loud in my car while driving. I attend church, get involved, develop church family.
What area have your struggled with most in your walk with Christ?
ANSWER: Struggled with rejection at times because I am overweight. I have learned to forgive in advance.
What message of hope would you like to share with our reader?
ANSWER: Whenever you feel down, cheated, taken advantage of…do something nice for someone else. That’s where the magic lies.
If you had a theme life motto, what would it be and why?
ANSWER: So far, so good!
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