The Transformer

Given on May 25, 2019 by Rick Shabi Listen

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One of the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of nature is the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Scientists understand the process but they cannot figure out how this really occurs. From the physical we learn about the spiritual, and in this process, we learn what God has in mind for mortal man.

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.