Rachel

According to John 6:44, “No one can come to me (Jesus) unless theFather who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.” I was called, not by my choice, or even my expectancy, but by God’s drawing me of His own will. It wasn’t until I was about 33 years old, but 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” In about my 33rd year of life, I heard a knock -Revelation 3:20 ”Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” I looked out the door, and...here's the story.

Mark

I spent most of my teen years going back and forth between an LDS church and a Baptist church in the city of Plano, Texas. Neither of my parents was of any faith. The conversation rarely came up during my childhood. I believe they both feel there is a God out there, but never really discussed or went to any church. I became interested at the age of 10 because of an aunt of mine who was actually Seventh Day Adventist. I felt from that age that there must be a higher power than that of humans. I always enjoyed going to any church and I always believed in Jesus Christ in my heart. When we moved to Plano, Texas I
was about 15. I became friends with 2 boys my age in my neighborhood. One of them was Baptist and one was LDS. They both offered to take me to church with their families. I went to both churches and
really enjoyed both. To further bring me in, both offered church basketball programs for me to play in. Eventually, I became closer to my LDS friend and spent most of my Sundays at his church. See full story.

Lynn Wilder

Lynn is a wife, mother, grandmother, scholar, and author with a doctorate in education. In her 12 years as a professor and researcher, and 20 years as a teacher, she has mentored thousands of students and has produced more than 50 scholarly publications including two books on positive behavior support for families with children with challenging behavior. Her sphere of research is how to advance the academic and social-emotional success of “marginalized” students. Indeed, this very interest led her to question Mormonism. Once tenured faculty at BYU, Dr. Wilder left in 2008 when she experienced a crisis of faith. See full story.