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BRIAN SAYERS

Brian and Michelle grew up in Southern Michigan, and met at Grand Valley State University, where both majored in Mathematics (Brian was her calculus tutor—that is how they met). They were married in August of 1989. Brian graduated in 1990 with a major in Math, and a minor in Applied Statistics. He worked four years at Foremost Insurance Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, first as an actuary and later as a marketing research analyst. They have had four children (Abigail [‘91], Alisha [‘93], Austin [‘96], and Adelyn [‘00]). Abigail passed away in 1994 from complications related to cerebral palsy. Later in 1994 they moved to California where Brian attended The Master’s Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity in 1998. After working as a church business administrator for two years, he came to Christ Community Church in the fall of 2000. He desires to learn how to more effectively counsel and disciple others, so he is presently working toward an MA in Biblical Counseling from Whitefield Theological Seminary. 

The Sayers like to play games and sports, and you will usually find them playing a game, or watching a movie and eating pizza on Friday nights. Brian loves to golf, tend to his lawn (death to dandelions! broad leaf weeds beware!), and read good Christian books (his favorite authors are Jerry Bridges, D.A. Carson, James White, John MacArthur, and Donald Whitney). Brian is also a fan of all Michigan athletic teams (Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons and the University of Michigan Wolverines). Michelle keeps the house and flower gardens in order, and has been influenced greatly by reading books written by Elizabeth Elliot, Martha Peace and Elizabeth George.