I was born and raised in area called The Villages, FL. I’m very thankful to have been “born” in church and grow up in a Christian home. Around the age of 5, my parents led me through salvation and I got saved. I grew up going to Sunday School and was involved in church at a young age. However, I struggled with assurance a lot as a kid because I could not remember the exact date and moment when I got saved. Growing up as a young teenager, I was able to go to a Christian camp many summers. One summer at camp, I heard clear messages on heaven and hell as well as assurance by Dr. Tom Farrell. I was reminded that it is not the prayer that saves you, it is simply just about putting your faith in Christ. At the end of the week, I got my assurance and have not doubted my salvation since then.

Throughout my life as a teenager, I would continue to be involved in church and the youth group. But, there was still a part of me that wanted to live a life that would satisfy myself. After I graduated high school in 2020, I started attending a public university in Florida. During my first semester, God got a hold of my heart and it was clear that He did not want me to keep pursuing that degree. After consistent prayer, I knew the Lord was leading me to study at Pensacola Christian College. I applied and started at PCC in August ‘21. During those four years, I’m very thankful how I was able to grow in my relationship with Christ and in the knowledge of the Word. I graduated in May ‘25 with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies.

Not only was college a major part of my life spiritually, but camp was as well. The past five summers, I’ve had the opportunity to serve at The Wilds Christian Camp in Brevard, NC. Serving at The Wilds grew me in many ways including servant leadership and humility. These past five years at camp and college, God has grown my passion for camp and youth ministry. There has been a lot of uncertainty in my life, but I’m reminded in Jeremiah 17:7 that “blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” I’m very thankful for how God planned for me to be a part of the Frazor Evangelistic Team and I can’t wait to serve with them and see the work God will do!

~Daniel Thede