ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR
WHO IS BRUCE CUMMINS?
I’m married to Marsha; we have 4 kids and 10 grandkids. I’m a retired Air Force Lt. Col and also a retired Nurse. I grew up in Texas where I attended the University of Texas and received my BSN. Later I attended Bible college and graduated with a diploma in ministry and was later ordained. I was a pastor for 8 years in a small rural town in Kansas. I was deployed to the Gulf War as a flight nurse flying on C-130s—flying to the front and picking up wounded.
I was saved when I was a young boy but later rededicated my life to the Lord.
In 2003 I found LifePointe by looking for a Rhema church when Marsha moved to Overland Park. At that time LifePointe was still meeting in a school.
HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR PRESENT ROLE AT LIFEPOINTE?
When I shared my heart to Pastor regarding ministering to people. I wanted to visit the sick in the hospital and pray for them. With my background in nursing, I am able to explain things to our congregation that otherwise might cause confusion; I can also help them determine what questions to ask. In addition, I help Pastor with funerals and ministering to the families.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIFEPOINTE?
My favorite thing about lifepointe is Pastor’s teachings and the people who make up lifepointe!
PERSONAL FAVORITES
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?
Read a lot
Spend a lot of time in the pool in summer
Kayaking and scuba diving with Marsha
Gaming on my PS4
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
Treat everyone like you want to be treated. In every thing that you do give 110%. Do all things as unto the Lord. Stay humble. When my Granny turned 100 years old, I asked her the secret of her longevity; she said “Always stay busy son, always stay busy”. She lived to almost 103!
WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO SCRIPTURE VERSE THAT CONTINUES TO SPEAK POWER TO YOUR LIFE?
1 John 4:4 He that is within is greater than he that is within the world. In everything we do, wherever we go, God is with us!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
Star Wars and Ben Hur.
WHAT IS A FAVORITE SPIRITUAL OR SELF-HELP BOOK YOU HAVE READ AND WHY?
One of the best self-help books that has had the greatest impact is the Pure Desire book by Ted Roberts that we used in our men’s group. It helped me heal from a traumatic event in my life as a child.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD AND WHERE?
BBQ from K&M in Spring Hill.
DESCRIBE A PERFECT DAY
Starting with the Word and spending time with kids and grandkids.
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED BY, FUN FACT, OR NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW?
I was raised in Texas but I was born in California.