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Hey all! My name is John Shinn, and I have the enormous blessing of being the Director of Care & Discipleship, as well as the Young Adults Pastor here at First (as well as a few other hats). I am married to my fantastic wife Jacquie and have two kids, Ellie Grace and JD. After starting down a few different career paths in life, God called me into ministry. After graduating with a Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry, I started working at FBC Lodi in 2024. My true heart is in discipleship. Everything in life springs from our relationship and walk with the Lord. The trials of life and how well we deal with them directly relate to how much we are being transformed into His image. John 10:10 states, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The only way to find this full life is to follow Jesus now, preparing us for the fuller life to come.  

Contact John at john@fbclodi.org