Eric Himelick is a graduate of Union Bible College (B.A. Pastoral Ministry, 2000.) He has been a church planter, community developer, urban missionary, development director, coach, and consultant. He is the author of the book, Living Redemptively, and he is a frequent ministry and missionary speaker. He is a husband to Rachelle and father of Kaylynn, Rebecca, Sarah, Samuel, Esther, and Karissa. They currently live at Victory Acres Farm in Upland, IN where Eric serves as the Executive Director. Since beginning ministry in the inner city of Indianapolis in 1997, while still in college, his vision has grown and developed. Developing Victory Acres Farm as a place of hospitality, healing and discipleship while coaching leaders has become a growing passion. He also serves as the Dean of the Sacred Roots Thriving in Ministry Initiative, resourcing urban leaders with Spiritual Classics and spiritual friendships through Sacred Roots study groups. He currently leads Himelick Family Ministry Coaching and Consulting, helping other organizations to build teams that steward relationships that will fuel their mission.