You were created to shine.#
Not destined for failure. Not purposeless. Not waiting to escape this world.
You are an Image-bearer of God, created with divine purpose—though we may have forgotten who we truly are.
Rediscovering What Makes Us Human#
I'm Scott Andrew Williams, pastor and author of The Love Journal and the upcoming Shine Human: Discover Purpose. Recapture the Image of God. Illuminate the World.
After 20+ years serving thousands through ministry and technology, I've discovered that one of the deepest human longings isn't to escape this world—it's to find hope and purpose within it.
I've lived at the intersection of ancient biblical truth and modern technological life—pastoring (currently as Co-Lead Pastor at Narrative Church in Costa Mesa, California) and working in marketing technology (currently as Chief Innovation Officer at a digital marketing agency). This unique vantage point has shown me something crucial: in an age where faith feels disconnected from life, where work feels meaningless, and as AI now challenges our uniqueness, we desperately need to recover the truth about human identity.
The message is simple but revolutionary: following Jesus isn't about escaping our humanity; it’s about embracing it—the journey to become fully, radiantly human as God intended and saved us to be.
The Journey to This Message#
Like many of you, I spent years searching for a purpose, wondering if my Christian faith was disconnected from my purpose and considering if I was just biding my time here on earth. My path wound through:
- Business and Spanish Literature degrees (because I couldn't choose just one passion) from Westmont College
- Fuller Seminary (M.Div. with Hebrew and Greek training—searching for answers in the original texts)
- International ministry dreams that led to Guatemala, Peru, Mexico, and Costa Rica
- Church planting that taught me about God's power in weakness
- Bivocational ministry that forced me to find God's purpose in "secular" work
After seminary, unable to find a clear ministry position during the Great Recession and needing to provide for my young family, I taught myself programming. I became what I call a "programming pastor"—or maybe a "pastoring programmer."
In hindsight, this wasn't Plan B. It was preparation. It was calling.
That tension of living between Sunday sermons and Monday morning standups revealed something profound: God isn't just interested in "spiritual" work. Every aspect of our humanity—our creativity, our work, our hobbies, our relationships—can reflect His image.
Why This Message Matters Now#
We live in unprecedented times:
- AI and automation challenge what makes us uniquely human
- Meaningless work leaves millions feeling purposeless
- Digital disconnection erodes our sense of community
- Exhausted Christians wonder if faith even matters anymore
- Non-Christians and Post-Christians question why faith doesn’t translate to action
Yet this is exactly when we need to recover the biblical truth: humans aren't God's failed experiment waiting for rescue into heaven. We're His Image-bearers, created to illuminate the world with His glory right here, right now.
What I Bring to This Conversation#
Theological Depth: Seminary-trained with expertise in biblical languages, I ground everything in careful study of Scripture—but translate it for real life.
Technological Fluency: As a tech executive, I understand the challenges and opportunities of our digital age firsthand.
Bivocational Wisdom: I don't just theorize about finding God's purpose in everyday work—I live it daily.
Cross-Cultural Perspective: Fluent in Spanish with ministry experience across Latin America, I see how these truths transcend cultural boundaries.
Pastoral Heart: After planting churches, sitting in hospitals, and pastoring through pandemics, I understand the real struggles of real people.
Join the Journey#
I write and teach for:
- Tired Christians who've lost passion for their faith
- Questioners wondering if Christianity offers anything relevant
- Bivocational leaders navigating ministry and marketplace
- Anyone sensing there must be more to being human than we've been told
Through my writing, I explore four essential themes:
- Theology of Being Human - Recovering our identity as image-bearers
- Bivocational Life - Finding sacred purpose in all work
- Faith & Technology - Navigating digital challenges to human flourishing
- Pastoral Encouragement - Practical hope for the journey
Let's Begin#
If you're ready to discover what it means to truly shine as God's image-bearer, I invite you to start here:
Start Here: Get Weekly Insights#
Join my email community for thoughtful explorations of theology, technology, and becoming fully human.
Go Deeper with Free Resources#
Embrace Your Calling Read my short ebook Unearthing Your Talents for free
Take the Imago: Calling Clarity Assessment (Coming Soon) Discover how you uniquely reflect God's image in the world.
Ready for More?#
The Love Journal Spend 52 weeks in Jesus call to love God and love neighbor in this devotional
Shine Human (Coming 2026) the full vision for reclaiming your divine purpose
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Para mis amigos hispanohablantes: También comparto este mensaje en español como "Ser Humano." [Explorar en Español]
For Speaking, Interviews, or Media: I'm available to share this transformative message about human identity and purpose.
Remember: You weren't created broken. You were created to shine.
Let's discover what that means together.