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My Journey: From Doubt to Discipleship

My path to ministry was not a direct one, but a journey through intellectual wandering that was ultimately intercepted by a profound, life-altering family crisis that revealed the undeniable reality of God.

My studies began in philosophy at Georgia State University, a period during which I considered myself an atheist and was often antagonistic toward religion. Yet, I couldn't deny the profound effect that reading the works of church fathers like Augustine and Aquinas had on me. I now see that this period was laying an intellectual foundation, softening my heart for the path God had prepared.

The turning point came when my family faced an unimaginable hardship. My mother was involved in a car crash caused by a seizure from a previously unknown growth on her brain. Tragically, the other driver passed away, and due to an injustice in the local court system, my mother was arrested for vehicular homicide and denied bond. It was the most difficult time of our lives, yet while my family and I struggled, my mother, from inside her jail cell, was our rock.

Out of frustration and confusion, I asked her how she could possibly be okay. Her reply was simply, "That's my faith". She told me the only thing sustaining her was her faith in Jesus Christ. In that moment, I saw that Jesus was more than a philosophical idea; He had performed an incredible work in my mother's life, giving her a faith I had only read about in scripture. Her example showed me that God was real.

Seeing my mother's faith in the face of such adversity was the only thing that made sense to me, and I gave my life to Christ. Soon after, I felt an undeniable call to ministry. After a period of prayer and fasting, I knew I had to follow the Lord's leading.

Professional Bio

Devin Calhoun is an entrepreneurial leader and pastor dedicated to building resilient leaders and compassionate communities. He combines deep theological training with proven business strategy to launch and scale mission-driven ventures

Pastoral & Ministry Leadership

In his role at Neighborhood Church in Rockville, MD, Devin assists in all areas of pastoral responsibilities, serving on the preaching and teaching team for Sunday services and adult discipleship courses. He has a proven track record of launching and leading vibrant young adult ministries from the ground up. His hands-on pastoral experience includes providing regular pastoral care, pre-marital guidance, lay counseling, and conducting hospital and homebound visitations. A central focus of his ministry is discipling the next generation, a passion he has expressed through mentoring students as a College Student Chaplain and developing leadership pipelines within his ministries. His gift for public speaking was recognized when he was awarded "Preacher of the Year" at Toccoa Falls College.

Nonprofit & Community Development

In 2021, Devin founded Lighthouse Outreach, a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization . As Founder and President, he assembled the board, crafted the donor-acquisition strategy, and spearheaded fund development, supporting ministry operations and distributing aid. He is passionate about developing leaders, having recruited, trained, and mentored over 40 volunteers at Neighborhood Church and 35 volunteers at Lighthouse Outreach.

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Education & Unique Skills

Devin is currently a Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidate. He holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Pastoral Ministries and Bible & Theology from Toccoa Falls College. Prior to his pastoral calling, he served as a Simulation Coordinator for Junior Achievement of Georgia, where he translated complex economic concepts into actionable lessons for students.

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