Who Are The Davises?

I first put this page online because a pastor asked me if there was some information about us online, because he wanted to copy our bio for the church bulletin. 

I thought about it, and realized that all the information was scattered about and not in one place. It also occurs to me that visitors to the site might want to know a little bit more about me themselves.

So here goes:

First, I should mention that we’re the Assemblies of God missionaries to Stanford University. Now here’s some personal stuff:

Full Name: Glen Talbot Davis
Born: May 3, 1974
Really Began to Follow Jesus: at a seventh-grade chapel service
Baptized in the Holy Spirit: as a college sophomore in UL Chi Alpha
Called to Ministry: as a college junior at a Chi Alpha conference
Previous Ministry Experience: five years on staff with Chi Alpha at Southwest Missouri State University
Education: Master of Divinity (AGTS, 1999)
Bachelor of Science (University of Louisiana, 1996)
Strengths: preaching simply about complex subjects, organizational leadership, refuting false beliefs, using technology effectively
Often Heard Saying: Contrast breeds clarity
Deeply Influenced By: The Purpose-Driven Church, The Spirit of the Disciplines, Mere Christianity, The Master Plan of Evangelism
Favorite Comics: The Far Side, Calvin & Hobbes, Dilbert
Vision for Stanford: Establish a credible, consistent and pervasive Spirit-filled gospel witness on campus.
Core Commitments (Values):
     I must nurture intimacy with God.
     I must cultivate my character.
     I must build my marriage.
     I must hone my skills.
     I must maintain healthy relationships.
     I must rigorously analyze my beliefs.

Full Name: Paula Kay Davis
Born: August 4, 1974
Really Began to Follow Jesus: July 23, 1990 at a Bible Study
Baptized in the Holy Spirit: August 1990 at a Bible Study
Called to Ministry: Summer 1992 at a youth conference
Previous Ministry Experience: five years with Chi Alpha at Southwest Missouri State University, two years as board member of New Life Church (Springfield, MO)
Education: Bachelor of Science (University of Louisiana, 1996)
Strengths: Organized, hardworking, good listener, sensitive to others, teachable
Passions: To see myself and others shaped more into the image of the Master; to help hurting people experience the love of the Father.
Hobbies: Enjoy sewing, cooking and spending time with friends

And a recent addition:
Full Name: Dana Marie Davis
Born: March 25, 2004
Often Heard: screaming inconsolably
Hobbies: pooping, spitting up, and crying

UPDATE: our anniversary is 12/21/1996.