[Apocrypha]

Anyone who went to IBC knows him.

The reason im highlighting this man is that many other threads focus on people who are out there to get their reward now either in money or applause.

Jim Sleeva was a AIMer to Germany who ministered at Ramstein airforce base, ministered to the Eastern block, smuggled in bibles/tracts and has been a minister at Calvary Indy for almost 2 decades. He is literally the spiritual backbone of IBC. He has been the mens dorm supervisor for almost 20 years.

He literally shapes many of the young ministers who come to IBC. he takes the time to counsel young men and give them wisdom when they are on the edge of making ministry killing mistakes at times. He does it very quietly and has most likely helped dozens if not hundreds of young ministers see a example of a 100% selfless christian.

You never heard of him if you haven't been to IBC. But he is one of the great unknown shapers of a hundred churches that are either being planted or will be planted by his influence on up and coming ministers. His connection to the spiritual gifts are awesome, he works in knowledge, wisdom, discernment, healing and miracles. He isnt married and most likely never will by choice (and yes hes a mans man).

He is one of my examples I can always go to when I want to picture what its like to be a deeply mature christian.

p.s. I did this because i'd rather than a Jim Sleeva than a showboat evangelist type of guy any day of the week.