MINISTRY FOCUS

Eric and Jody are thrilled to be part of God’s work within the Cadence family. The Lord used Cadence in Eric’s life during his first Army tour as a young soldier stationed in Darmstadt, Germany, in the 1990s. Likewise, Cadence staff discipled, baptized, and married Eric and Jody while stationed in Naples, Italy. After serving in the Army for more than 20 years, Eric and Jody hope to be part of God’s story of life transformation for future young men and women, just as they experienced in years past.

FAITH

Both Eric and Jody come from Christian homes but didn’t grow deeply in their walks with the Lord until their early 20s. As a young Army officer, Eric was mentored by an Army chaplain and some wonderful Cadence missionaries while stationed in Germany and Italy. Jody grew tremendously while living in Naples, Italy. She aims to walk humbly and reverently before the Lord as a lifelong learner. Much of her growth as a Christian has occurred through military chapels and their discipleship endeavors.

FAMILY

Eric is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and Jody is originally from Deerfield, Illinois. Eric joined the Army after attending West Point. Jody grew up in a Navy family and graduated from high school in Rota, Spain. Jody and Eric first met while stationed in Naples, Italy, and have lived in over 12 homes over the past 20 years of Army service. They have four wonderful children: Joel, Jane, Berea, and John.