We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people

Dr. Todd Dykstra

Pastor of Teaching and Leadership

Testimony

Education

Graduated from The United States Air Force Academy, B.S. in Biology, 1993; Graduated from The Master’s Seminary, Master’s of Divinity, 2001; Ordained in November 2001; Graduated from The Master’s Seminary, Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching, 2008.

Family

Married to Julie since 1993. My wife and I have 5 children – two boys and three girls.

Career

Teaching Pastor in full-time ministry; Campus Pastor and Faculty Member for The Expositor’s Seminary

Favorite Verses

1 Corinthians 6:18 ~ Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.;

2 Corinthians 5:15 ~ and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.

Hobbies

Hiking, Camping, Triathlons, Woodworking, Spending time with my family, White chocolate/Macadamia nut cookies, My wife’s chocolate chip cookies

A Word About Maranatha Bible Church

I am so grateful to the Lord for the privilege of ministering with this body of believers. It is a joy to be part of a church where the people love the Word of God, love the Lord Jesus Christ, and love each other. Without a doubt, I am more like Christ because of the influence of this body in my life. I look forward to many years of ministry at MBC as we together seek to become conformed to the image of our Savior.

Favorite Books

Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper; Disciplines of a Godly Man – R. Kent Hughes; Thoughts for Young Men – J.C. Ryle; Systematic Theology – Wayne Grudem; The Pursuit of God – A.W. Tozer