​​​​Eric Fritz​

My Brief Testimony 

Born in 1968 into a Christian home, I was saved at teen camp the summer of my freshman year in high school.  I knew I was called into ministry right from the start but I found it easy to run and become a Jonah.  I changed churches, changed girlfriends and many other things in my life so God would not find me.  After playing that game and losing, I became sold out for Jesus.  I attended Olivet Nazarene University as a “Religion Major” but after my first year I found it hard to tell people how to apply the Word and compassion of Jesus to their lives.  I then realized my gifts were leading me to graduate in 1991 with a social work degree.  All I could think of is “How is this serving the church or a ministry?”  Well, God knew what He was doing for it has been a great adventure allowing me to build bridges between today’s society and culture to the church.  I completed my religion degree while serving on the Northwestern Illinois District and was ordained in 1994.  I love the Lord, my family, the ministry, and desire to serve in His adventures — preaching, mentoring, and helping people apply God’s Word to their lives.