Autobiography

I became interested in Mormonism when I went on a short-term high school mission trip to Utah in 1982. I fell in love with Mormons and trying to convert them to traditional Christianity. I also fell in love with Utah--its scenery and outdoor activities.

That trip became quite defining for the rest of my life. I would spend varying amounts of time each summer ministering in Utah with the Utah Gospel Mission (Kurt Van Gorden, director). My passion directed my education in wanting to get a good biblical and philosophical foundation, so I entered Biola University. Four degrees later (one through San Diego State University), I finally ended up moving to Utah in 1996. I later became a professional missionary, and began doctoral studies in philosophy at the University of Utah.

Currently I am the president of Courageous Christians United--a ministry that reaches out to all sorts of cults, false religions and philosophies. My mission work has primarily been street preaching. I carry a sign with me to advertise web sites, I pass literature out, dialogue and preach. In addition, I answer e-mails, lecture at various churches and schools, and oversee various short-term mission teams that come to Utah typically during the summer (see "Mission Trips"). I'm also an adjunct online philosophy instructor at Rio Salado Community College (Tempe, AZ).

I am married to a beautiful ex-Mormon gal, Tara, and am the step-dad to her beautiful daughter, Maddy. Tara and I recently had a beautiful baby girl named Charis Sophia. You can read Tara's testimony by clicking HERE. We reside in West Jordan, UT.

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R. M. Sivulka
Fall 2009