holymountaineer

I was born and raised in Southern Indiana. I began training off and on in the martial arts when I was too young to remember. I got serious about it at the age of ten and currently hold a master grade in Jujitsu, black belts in Hapkido and Ryukyu (Okinawan) Kempo, as well as a master grade in Reiki. At the age of twenty one I surrendered my life to Christ and began training for ministry. I am now an ordained minister, specializing in Church planting and missions. I sit on the board of elders for Holy Mountain Mission Corps, a Messianic Jewish missions board which spans five continents. As such I am a founding member of Armor of Light Missionary Academy, the curriculum of which is now being taught the world over. I love to write and have often picked up extra money by working as a staff writer, investigative reporter and desk editor for various newspapers. In 1997 my first book of poetry, called Jewels, was published by White Tiger Productions. In 2005 my first two Christian books called The Psalms Of A Modern Warrior and The Battle Lines Of Faith were published jointly, again by White Tiger Productions. In 2007 a second edition of The Battle Lines Of Faith was published, this time by the Lulu company. I am currently working on a Christian novel to be called The Long Walk Home. I hope to have it published by sometime next year. In the meantime, it is an honor and a pleasure to be working with xomba.com. I believe it will be to the benefit of both parties. I currently reside in Lafayeete, Indiana with my Wife Leisa, Son Jacob and daughters Leah and Keli. Together we are striving to serve the Lord in this community so filled with need. Yours in Him, Philip A. Payne, Pastor

Hobbies:

Martial Arts

Favorite Movies:

Facing the Giants, Hometown Legend

Favorite Music:

Christian, Blue Grass

Favorite Books:

The Bible, Karate-do: My Way of Life