A Word of Welcome
Thank for you stopping by!
Late for Supper is my attempt to introduce Catholics and others who might be interested in my reasons for coming into the Catholic Church. As I have often said (and many converts before me have echoed as well), my journey from the Evangelical Christian church is not one filled with sadness or bitterness, but rather gratitude and joy. In short, my 33 years in the Evangelical Christian church was one filled with countless blessings, most importantly the forging of a powerful, personal, and life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ for which I will be eternally grateful (literally).
My journey to Catholicism was one that I never expected to take. Yet, in my desire to be faithful to the Scriptures, history, and my own conscience, I had no other choice. The journey was, initially, very difficult, but soon became the “home coming” that so many converts speak of.
Many of you first met me at a concert or on video at “The Donut Man”, my alter ego and full-time ministry for the past 20 years. It’s a ministry I love and, God willing, will continue to do until I draw my last breath. I will still perform at Evangelical Christian (and other) churches because young kids will always need to hear about the love of God—whether they be Catholic, Protestant or come from families with no faith at all. I am fortunate that, to date, no Evangelical Church has rescinded an offer to speak. They seem to realize that, despite the beliefs I now hold, my message for the young people is universally Christian. That said, now that I have what I believe is a fuller understanding of the historic Christian faith, my Catholic performances (which have been part of my ministry for nearly 20 years), will now include distinctly Catholic content. From what people have been telling me, the new music and songs will be very well received.
So, I hope you enjoy some of the offerings here, including the somewhat brief overview of my conversion (10,000 words is brief when compared to most normal size books). Please also visit my main website, http://www.donutman.com/ to find out more about my apostolate (that’s a new word now in my lexicon. For any Evangelical Christians reading this, that’s Catholic talk for “ministry”).
In the meantime, you can write to me on my other website, rob@donutman.com for comments and (hopefully) encouragement and suggestions.
Late for Supper is my attempt to introduce Catholics and others who might be interested in my reasons for coming into the Catholic Church. As I have often said (and many converts before me have echoed as well), my journey from the Evangelical Christian church is not one filled with sadness or bitterness, but rather gratitude and joy. In short, my 33 years in the Evangelical Christian church was one filled with countless blessings, most importantly the forging of a powerful, personal, and life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ for which I will be eternally grateful (literally).
My journey to Catholicism was one that I never expected to take. Yet, in my desire to be faithful to the Scriptures, history, and my own conscience, I had no other choice. The journey was, initially, very difficult, but soon became the “home coming” that so many converts speak of.
Many of you first met me at a concert or on video at “The Donut Man”, my alter ego and full-time ministry for the past 20 years. It’s a ministry I love and, God willing, will continue to do until I draw my last breath. I will still perform at Evangelical Christian (and other) churches because young kids will always need to hear about the love of God—whether they be Catholic, Protestant or come from families with no faith at all. I am fortunate that, to date, no Evangelical Church has rescinded an offer to speak. They seem to realize that, despite the beliefs I now hold, my message for the young people is universally Christian. That said, now that I have what I believe is a fuller understanding of the historic Christian faith, my Catholic performances (which have been part of my ministry for nearly 20 years), will now include distinctly Catholic content. From what people have been telling me, the new music and songs will be very well received.
So, I hope you enjoy some of the offerings here, including the somewhat brief overview of my conversion (10,000 words is brief when compared to most normal size books). Please also visit my main website, http://www.donutman.com/ to find out more about my apostolate (that’s a new word now in my lexicon. For any Evangelical Christians reading this, that’s Catholic talk for “ministry”).
In the meantime, you can write to me on my other website, rob@donutman.com for comments and (hopefully) encouragement and suggestions.
In Christ Jesus,
Rob Evans
8 Comments:
Welcome Mr. Evans! May the Lord bless your apostolate and increase your faith daily.
_Melissa George, Fairfax, VA
Thanks Rob for you blog and your honest and kind testimony. Your gentle and non-polemic nature will make many folks perhaps look into Catholicism for the first time!
I will keep you in my prayers, please do the same for me. I will be linking your blog as well.
God bless
Dear Donut Man,
We were overjoyed to see you on The Journey Home and so was our 5 yr-old son who stumbled out of bed. He said he watches you during the day, but his parents watch The Donut Man at night!! Welcome Home - we took the same journey and are so thankful.
Blessings, Paul and Christy
Rob,
I listened to the last few minutes of your recent interview on Catholic radio. Was intrigued and noted your websites. After reading your beautiful testimony, I know the Spirit is upon you...welcome home!
Vince, Levittown, PA
Welcome! I just listened to The Journey Home and am overwhelmed by your testimony! Jesus Christ be praised! Blessed be God! I wish I had something profound and edifying to share with you, but all I can do right now is thank God and thank you and your family for loving Jesus. - Laura
"the Donut Man...so much talent... but you're a protestant, if only you could be a Catholic..." I still remember sighing over those thoughts but prayed.
Shortly after the prayer, I discovered blogs. I read on Tiber Jumper's blog site that you're a convert to Catholicism!?! The news almost sounded too good to be true, but I know I'm not dreaming..
All my children were raised on the Donut Man videos, 19 years ago. . and now the Donut Man's a CATHOLIC (!!!)
Your conversion story still brings me the greatest joy.
Welcome Home!!!!!
Cyndi (revert to the Church) & my husband Geoff Baker (convert)
Nicholas 19 (convert)
Derrick 16 (anti Catholic)*pray*
Haley 13 (convert)
Dear Donut Man,
I read about your journeyhome in the National Catholic Register and was thrilled! When I told my girls, now 20 and 22 years old, they too were excited. While cradle Catholics, your songs were a part of our home schooling adventure and are still fondly remembered. I'm looking forward to hearing your new 'Catholic' songs.
Dear Rob,Shelley and Tonya,
You are Most Welcome!!!
Mr. "Donut Man", Your music has been a blessing to us and now your family's conversion has made our hearts exceedingly glad. Thanks for loving Jesus, and now even more fully, with His Church.
Yours in Christ,
Ted,Monica,Christopher,Jennifer,Gregory and Nicholas
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