CURRENT MISSION

Novel/Master's Thesis

ABOUT ME

Although I often don't live up to it, I call myself a follower of Jesus of Nazareth. I am a seminary student, but I don't carry a soap box around with me.

I am a keen observer of people.

One of my life goals is to publish a novel. I have been working on it for 3 years. It is currently 740 pages long. There will be more.

I am a photographer. I specialize in weddings, engagements, families, and other special occasions. My page can be found here: facebook.com/DanielRodriguesMartinPhotography

I've functioned as a chief-editor and graphic designer, on-and-off, for about 8 years.

Though I'm not sure at the prospect of doing either full-time for money, my academic career has had me do the job of both historian and sociologist.

I have, on occasion, functioned as a teacher and preacher in the context of various Christian churches. These commitments have never been on a full-time basis.

I am blessed to be a jack of all trades. I hope one day to serve as a teacher overseas, particularly in churches or training ministers in areas where theological education is otherwise unavailable or unaffordable.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to live my life to serve Jesus. Most of the time I mess this up, so I am appreciative of grace.

As a student of church history, I believe very firmly in separation of church and state.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a traveler. It might be nice to host one day.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, and Waco, Texas. Everyone was great, and I got to see a lot of new things!

Interests

Writing, Film, Photography, Kendo, Star Wars, World Religions, American Religions, Cooking, Art, PC/Video Games, Guitar, Church History, Missiology

• arts
• writing
• books
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• education
• cooking
• video games
• guitar
• boxing
• teaching
• history
• religion
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list! That's not a cop-out; I love telling and hearing stories, so this list would be epic long if I went at it!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The night sky from the top of a mountain with no light pollution.

The state of Utah.

Teach, Learn, Share

Writing/Editing
Photography
Film
Kendo
Teaching
Public Speaking
Biblical Studies/Christian History
New Religious Movements
Guitar

Countries I’ve Visited

El Salvador, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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