John Alley is both my spiritual father and also my physical father. He is the man I call ''Dad.'' In many ways I can attribute all the blessing, growth and grace on my life to what he has passed on to me through his teaching, example and great patience and love for me.When I was born in Narrabri in 1977 my parents were pastors in a country church, and remain pastors to this very day. All of my upbringing and home life was very much centred around knowing and loving God and for this I am most grateful. One of the things Dad has taught me is faithfulness, loyalty and to remain and perservere no matter how hard things get. I am blessed to have John as my Dad. Dad has now preached in about 27 nations and in every state and territory of Australia. He has many other spiritual children other than myself and a great many people look up to him in the faith. There is no doubt that my Dad fulfills the role of an apostle as described by the Bible in Ephesians 4:11. There is also a great deal of God''s grace resting on him and as a result, everywhere he goes and preaches, God blesses and things change. I have seen the evidence in my own life and church. I encourage you that whatever Dad says is worth listening to because it carries the life of Christ in it. |