Meet Jim Supp, Pt. 2

Jim Supp is the Campus Pastor of MBC Loudoun

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What are you studying in the Scriptures right now?
In 2008 I read through the entire Bible over the course of the year and it was great to get the full scope. This year I am doing a different plan. I will be studying through Paul’s letters in the first 6 months of the year. I am hoping to be able to articulate the themes and the flow of each book. I am also working through Proverbs. The Proverbs are filled with so much practical wisdom I really want to be able to teach them to my children.

Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I went to a small Bible College in Northern New Jersey – just outside of New York City. There were only 500 students in the entire school. It was a wonderful time of life and friendship for me. I received a double major in Bible and Psychology. From there I went on to graduate school at Denver Seminary. I received my Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling.

What excites you most about what God is doing through MBC Loudoun?
There are a couple of things that I am excited about. One is the level of investment by the people of MBC Loudoun in the mission of why we exist. To see people excited about engaging others about spiritual things is fantastic. A second thing I am excited about, quite honestly, is seeing the mission come alive in me personally. I have shared my faith more in the last year than at any other time in recent history. It is exciting to see God open doors for spiritual conversations as I move through my normal day.

What is your favorite place to eat?
Since I really do like to eat, it is hard to narrow it down to one place. But if I had to, I think I would say Sweetwater Tavern in Sterling. I love how flavorful their food is – and the donut-hole type bread that they have is incredible.

What are some key marriage tips you’ve learned?
Well I suppose as the former Director of Marriage and Family Ministry I should have something to say about this. J I actually could say many things but here are a couple. One, always assume the best. It is so easy to believe that your spouse was being cold-hearted when they did whatever they did to irritate you. It is almost never the case, it just feels like it. Another one is to communicate often and avoid surprises whenever possible. I don’t mean birthdays and things like that. I mean regarding scheduling, commitments and things of that sort. A lot of conflict will be avoided if you simply over communicate.