Western Bible College
William Jordan
Things have never been better

William Jordan used to do crack cocaine. Today, he is active in church, has a good job and attends Western Bible College in Phoenix. In the early 1990s, Jordan’s life was in shambles. Realizing he might end up in prison or dead, he made a promise: “Lord, if You do something with me, You’ve got me.”

He went to a Sacramento men’s outreach where he committed his life to Christ. For four years he was sober, involved in church and employed. He even married. Life was great; but it didn’t last.

“I dabbled in drugs again,” he admits. “Instead of turning to the Lord I tried to solve problems myself.”

Wanting to fulfill his promise to God, Jordan enrolled in and completed Teen Challenge’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. He picked up the pieces of his life and everything seemed fine, but he did drugs yet again.

Ashamed, but even more determined to overcome his addiction, he entered Teen Challenge in Phoenix for restoration. He continues to be drug free.

Jordan’s marriage improved. He found steady employment and became involved at his church where he teaches Sunday school, leads a Bible study group and is on the prayer team. Life is only getting better.

Last fall, Jordan, at 41, enrolled at WBC where he is pursuing an associate’s degree in biblical studies. The college’s schedule and course offerings are a perfect fit for Jordan’s busy schedule.

“Going back to school this late in life is exciting,” he says. “It’s challenging too, but it gives me focus.”

Jordan’s instructors have encouraged him and made an impact on him intellectually and spiritually.

“They have a heart for people and the Word of God,” he says. “That passion spills over onto the students. Now, I have a vision for my life and I want to reach the world with the gospel.”

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