Randal's Faith

My faith and belief in God have always been a source of strength. First and foremost, I am a child of God – a spiritual being with a physical manifestation, rather than a physical being with a spiritual element. My spirituality permeates my personal relationships, my business interactions, and my volunteer activities. I thank the Lord every day for allowing me to see another day, for the food before me when I eat, and for the people he has brought into my life. In reading Bible scripture on a daily basis, I strive to allow God's word to be the compass that guides my life.

Growing up, I attended St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) in Hightstown, NJ. When I returned from England to the United States, I joined Morning Star Baptist Church in Mattapan, MA, led by Pastor John M. Borders, III. Morning Star Baptist Church is committed to improving the quality of life for its members and residents of the surrounding community, spiritually and economically. After leaving Boston, MA, and returning to New Jersey, I joined First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, NJ (pictured above), where Deforest "Buster" Soaries, Jr. is the Senior Pastor. Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Fellowship and Caring Nurture are the cornerstones for conducting ministry at First Baptist Church. These tenets provide a means for the members to remain in fellowship with one another while serving and being served.

Today, I worship regularly at First Baptist Church and endeavor to grow closer to God and to better understand His plan for my life such that I can carry it out.