Ed Skipper

“Steady Eddy”

Playing basketball, baseball and following sports characterized Ed’s childhood growing up in The Dalles, Oregon. He was raised in a devout Catholic home. His father’s death when Ed was fourteen brought a time of turmoil and searching. He became an atheist and sought meaning in life through New Age religions, encounter groups, philosophy, psychology and involvement in radical politics. 

He came to Christ in the early '80s at which time he also met his wife Char whom he married in 1982 in Eugene. His love for children led him into teaching elementary school for nine years which he thoroughly enjoyed. Because of his love for Scripture, he pursued pastoral ministry. He served as pastor of the Springfield Free Methodist Church for ten years and as pastor of the Lebanon Free Methodist Church for eleven years. Throughout his Christian walk, Ed has been passionate about Jesus, the Bible, prayer, revival and working together with other local pastors. Submitting to Christ as the center of life and of church has been a major focus. 

Early in 2006, Ed experienced God in a deeper way that resulted in greater boldness and accelerated spiritual growth. In July of 2009, he made himself available to serve the greater Christian body and began the non-profit ministry Heart of Revival which continues to this day. God has specifically called Ed to preach, support pastors and teach on grief and loss. He is known most as a consistent person with many spiritual and health routines, as a compassionate listener, as an engaging and passionate speaker and as an Oregon Duck football fan.

Ed and Char have three married daughters and four grandchildren and live in Lebanon, Oregon.

Watch Ed's revival testimony

Testimonies

Pastor John Unger

“Ed Skipper's heartfelt passion for God and people and his relevant biblical teaching created an opportunity for God to stir a deeper awareness and commitment in the hearts of our congregation. Ed's testimony combined with biblical truth was an effective tool in God's hand for awakening us to what God wants to do in our individual lives, our church, and our community. The question and answer time with Ed and his wife Char was especially helpful for those who were hungry for more and needed practical advice and testimony about walking in the Spirit in daily life. One board member remarked, ‘I was surprised and impressed by the power of Ed's ministry.’"

Pastor Endre Norem

“His speaking “always stirs our students to think deeply about their relationship to God….[Pastor Ed’s] messages have always been timely and our Lord Jesus' Spirit uses his preaching in our chapel services as true spiritual drink and food to us! [Teen Challenge]”