The Gospel Bill Show & The Modern Church - Rev. Ken Blount | Theology, Things & Stuff #018

J. Christopher McMichael was privileged to be raised in a Christian home, attending church his entire life. He surrendered his life to the Lord as a child while at a summer Baptist youth camp in the mountains of Tennessee. As a teenager on his first missions trip, he began to recognize the call of God to ministry. He earned a degree in earth sciences from Tennessee Tech University and enjoyed a successful career as a geologist in geotechnical engineering and mining. In 2007, he and his wife Manda were installed as the pastors of Engrafted Word Church while continuing to consult as a geologist for the next thirteen years. Today, Chris’ focus in solely on the church and world missions. After authoring six books and learning the ins and outs of book publishing, he launched Petra Press Publishing in 2023, with the goal of helping pastors and ministers publish their God-inspired work with the highest standard possible. Chris and his wife have three children they love raising in Tennessee.

Ben Weaver serves at Engrafted Word Church, where he was born and raised, overseeing the recording, editing, and publishing of Theology, Things & Stuff. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Video Production and a minor in Audio Production. Ben enjoys photography, audio mixing, and videography, and runs a small photography business on the side. He met his wife, Jessica, at church, where they dated, were married in the spring of 2024, and now continue serving together.

Rev. Ken and Trudi Blount’s lives were transformed in 1971 when Trudi experienced a miraculous healing that restored her eyesight after years of severe impairment from a childhood accident. Witnessing this miracle led Rev. Blount to receive Christ, setting the course for their lifelong ministry. Rev. Blount’s ministry began in the 1980s when he worked with Willie George on The Gospel Bill Show. As the beloved character “Nicodemus,” Rev. Blount acted, wrote, directed, and created music for more than 200 episodes that aired worldwide, helping introduce millions of children to the Gospel. During the 1990s, the Blounts also served as music directors at Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2002, God directed the Blounts to launch their own ministry focused on strengthening families. They have since traveled extensively, teaching believers how to build strong marriages and raise children to serve Christ. After more than 40 years of dedication to family ministry, Rev. Blount still remains committed to reaching children. Today he partners with his son, Joshua, creating fun, Gospel-centered worship for kids and churches around the world.