My name is Jessie Still.   This website chronicles a bit of my life.  My life vision is to life FULLY as a friend of Jesus (John 15:15).  I find that happens most naturally through a lifestyle of prayer — that is, interacting with God.  It’s the grand privilege of every human being to relate to the Creator.  I also direct a ministry on the Michigan State University campus called the Furnace – and that’s all about prayer.  So, this blog will also be a place to post updates on that.  I hope you find it interesting and most of all, encouraging.

More about me:  I’m married to an amazing, beautiful woman, Erica (ahem, Dr. Erica Still, D.O.!).  I have a beautiful daughter, Chloe, who at 3 years old, is ready to take over the world, and has definitely taken over my heart.

I got my degree in Music (piano and voice; Eastern Michigan University), and really enjoy music . . but, mostly as it relates to interacting with God.  I’ve always really felt called to ministry, so it’s been a great tool for that.  I’ve written some music (not much really), and recently laid down my first official album.  I also hope to record some of my original worship songs in the near future.

I spent about ten years doing full-time ministry in my church (Spirit of Christ Church in Haslett, Michigan: youth pastoring, small group leading, worship leading, associate pastoring, administrating, preaching, etc.), but a year ago made the big move to full-time campus ministry.  Some would call is a “step of faith” — and it is, because it’s following what I believe God is saying (isn’t that we’re all supposed to do?) — but has been very natural, because it seems so right.  So, now I guess you’d say I’m a “campus missionary”, as the term has been coined. I direct the Furnace at Michigan State University, fueling a campus awakening through prayer and connecting the Body of Christ through that movement.

I love Jesus.  Maybe you already caught that.

I like to eat dessert . . and drink lots of coffee..  I really enjoy talking to people.  My favorite thing to do in life = encourage people (literally, to give courage).  If I can help someone gain courage to walk on in life and see them smile with genuine joy, it makes my day.

Wanna know more?  Feel free to comment and/or leave a question and an email address!