Why Our World Needs God's Kingdom Now

Everything God has revealed to us through His law has one central aim— to teach us to love as He loves. According to the law, that love is focused in two distinct directions: first toward God, and then toward our fellow human beings, all of whom are created in God’s image.

Roland was born in California, raised in San Jose, received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State College in 1956. Since then his career has been largely in Southern California, employed with a variety of aerospace companies and as a Senior Project Manager in design and construction of major facilities projects around the world.

Roland and his wife Dianne were called into the church in March 1969, and he was ordained as a Minister in June1973. They have served in several congregations in Southern California, currently San Diego. In retirement, they live in Valley Center and operate a small avocado ranch.