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10/15/2025

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“When I was in my late teens, I thought Christianity was a bunch of malarkey,” explains Jeff Perdew. “I thought Christians were a bunch of hypocrites who believed in Jesus but didn’t follow his teachings, and I wanted no part of it.”

“I left the church, to my parents' chagrin. I will admit that I was very lost while I was in college. I was pretty wild and tried lots of different things. Thankfully, I met my wife Rene and she helped me to get sober. She was a Lutheran and I started attending church with her.”

“We moved to the area in 1986 and we found Christ the King. It was a place where my wife and children and I fit in. I really appreciated the messages from the pulpit. I experienced a different approach to Christianity than I had known before. It was focused on the love of Jesus and sharing that love with others. It was about serving others and not focusing on yourself.”

Jeff enjoys serving others at Christ the King using his many gifts. “I have served on council as the treasurer. I was the elder of stewardship. I am a cantor in worship. I sing in the choir. I keep coming back here because, where else would they let me play guitar all the time?" he adds with a smile.

Jeff was recently elected congregation council president. “It is a privilege to serve on council. This council is a joy to work with. They are positive, forward thinking, and they really care about serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name.”
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Jeff’s faith developed over time. “I discovered that when you help someone else, it makes you feel better. My approach to faith became less about me, and more about ‘us.’” 
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
7393 Dimmick Rd., West Chester, OH  45069
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    • Holy Week
    • What to Expect
    • Online Worship
    • Curbside Communion
    • Prayer Ministry
    • Jambalaya Jazz Worship
    • All Saints
  • Get Involved
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • Inspiring Faith >
      • Faith Formation
      • Children's Ministry
      • Worship Leaders
    • Inspiring Relationships >
      • Serving Our Neighbors
      • Community Resources
      • Member Care
      • Fellowship
      • WELCA
    • Inspiring Creativity >
      • Advent Festival
      • Music with a Mission
      • Artists in Residence
      • Drama Camp 2025
      • Trunk or Treat
      • Little Free Library
    • Inspiring Creation Care >
      • Monarch Fest
      • Community Harvest Garden
      • Earth Day
      • Food Forest
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