My name is Joseph John Baldwin IV, but everyone calls me Jay. A few people have grown fond of my nick-name/last-name combination, and have settled on "Jay Baldwin." :)

I live in Pataskala, OH, which is about 20 miles east of the state's capital, Columbus. I work at World Harvest Church, where I am a senior developer in Information Technology. God has blessed me thoroughly in many area's. I love my job. I love my Pastor. Above all, I love my God. I *know* He hears me always. :D

"Passionate" is a word typically used to describe me. Especially concerning Jesus, love, friendship, and issues of morality.

I love God, and the things of God... they are -- and I mean this -- they REALLY are the main priority in my life. I grew up loving Him. God promised me one time, "I will make you the man that the boy you once were dreamed he would one day be." That boy wanted to be true in every way -- in whom there was nothing false. He wanted to be righteous and holy and loving and tender and caring... he wanted to be God's friend... and a friend to all who were in need... all who were broken... all who needed a love they could touch. He wanted to be humble, and gentle, patient... longsuffering... and kind. That's the man I want to be. That's the man God said He'd make me. I'm involved in the ministry of the gospel of Christ -- what I believe to be life's greatest purpose or calling. I love my God. Nothing is too big for God to handle. He's a BIG freaking God... your greatest fears don't scare Him, your darkest sin doesn't phase him, your deepest hurt doesn't make Him worried He can't heal you, your greatest desires can't use up all His power, and your wildest dreams can't bankrupt heaven. His name is Jesus. Trust Him. He's worth it. :D

My greatest personal dream is my family... to love them with all my heart... to be a man they deeply love and respect... to be a loving and caring husband to a God-fearing woman, and an attentive, loving father to children who are taught to love their Savior. I want to lead my family to my Jesus.

I have truly been in love. When I fall in love, I love thoroughly. I hold back no good thing. To steal a good line from a friend, love makes me weak, and I couldn't live without it. I believe the truest form of love is a gift of yourself -- a commitment -- from one person to another. Love is sacrifice. God is love. So to truly love, you *must* know both God, and how to sacrifice.

I LOVE to play pool. I also like tennis and raquetball. My favorite TV shows are Heroes, House MD, 24, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

I like to read also, but I REALLY have to be interested in what I'm reading for it to be thoroughly enjoyable. Otherwise, I get bored. My favorite books to date are the Bible (particularly Psalms), the Harry Potter series, and the Left Behind Series.

Want to know anything else? Holler! :P