GRADUATES OF LIFE CATALYST SEMINARY....

Although no one knows the day or the hour of the return of the Lord, we are certainly seeing the signs of it in increased intensity and frequency. A lack of faith in and knowledge of the Bible are primary factors in the spiritual conditions we see all around us. Even the general public used to have a basic familiarity with the scriptures, but Biblical illiteracy has even crept into the church. The only way to combat this are personal study and education. We are also living in a day of massively increased credentialing. God does not need earthly credentialing to utilize His people, but it helps greatly to open some doors of opportunity to be able to demonstrate degrees and certificates. Life Catalyst Seminary serves all of the above. It is a rigorous course of study that will help with personal development as well as provide a degree to substantiate the accomplishment of completing the work. Since there are several ways to do this, including working on-line at your own pace, it also allows for the flexibility people need who cannot set aside four years to be on campus full time to pursue these noble goals. The tuition is extremely affordable, and the reward is certainly worth the investment.

The course covers a wide array of subjects to provide a well-rounded learning experience. Students are also given access to much additional study material as an added benefit. Life Catalyst Seminary is a wise choice for those pursuing greater knowledge of the Bible for their personal devotion to God and for the ministry of the Word.

Rev. Richard LoPresti, Westchester, Illinois

For years I prayed for an opportunity to begin some deeper study of the Bible; either in Seminary or Bible College. I needed a man of God that could help me to another level in study of the Word of God. I sought out all types of Seminary and Bible Colleges, but none of my research panned out. Either it wasn't very appealing or wasn't conductive to my family lifestyle. At lease 5 years passed before some calamity had befallen me and I was forced to make some drastic changes.

During this time of change, the church I attended went through a split which pushed me out of my comfort zone and structured growth. Then another house of worship that we attended seemingly went in a direction of study that I could not follow. This led me to First Pentecostal Church where I met Pastor Richard and Wanda Wyser. Between our two families, this was a match made in heaven.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Wyser, I began Life Catalyst Seminary. It was a difficult journey with lots of study and research. Some courses have as much as one hundred pages of Seminary study questions and research. However, there were monthly in-person sessions that were very helpful. At these sessions, Dr. Wyser taught almost six hours on a Saturday, breaking only for lunch. Also, after the sessions he answered any questions or give assistance where needed.

I would tell anyone that Pastor Wyser was an answered prayer; a God sent blessing in my life. I began to grow by leaps and bounds as he helped me study line by line the intricate details of the Word of God. My preaching became deeper

as knowledge increased and above all, my relationship with God began to grow.

Consequently, Life Catalyst Seminary became a hopeful, peaceful place for meditation and study away from the nuances of life's issues.

Three and a half years later I received my certificate; a baccalaureate in Theology from the hand of my mentor and friend, Dr. Richard Wyser. I finally completed all of the research and study required by Life Catalyst Seminary and took the above picture to remember this special occasion. We began to talk to him about the Masters program that I intended to begin right away. There was a sparkle in his eye whenever we spoke about going further in study. Obviously, studying the scriptures was his life's passion.

Tragically, just a few weeks after this picture was taken, Pastor Wyser passes on into glory. Even now, more than a year later I feel my emotions building and my eyes watering as I write this excerpt about my experience. In honor of his memory, I have dedicate myself to more study and higher learning of the scripture. Becuase of his God-led commitment to me and my family, I have enrolled in a Masters program and once completed I intend to continue the work he started in me and others.

Mentee of a great man, Rev. Keenan Dufauchard, New Orleans, LA