John STRONG

I just came across this obituary. I attended Redwood Covenant Church in the years John was pastor. His teaching and how he taught brought the light of the Word alive in me. This was an extraordinary church under his care. John, you are missed

It feels like just yesterday that I felt like I had a family at Redwood Covenant. Susan and John always welcomed me. As one of the Bible study leaders and Singing with the choir on special occasions, the time that I was baptized in the Russian River by John, and then subsequently going through my father's cancer and being supported by John and the whole pastoral team at RCC, I'm not sure how I would have made it through that time of life without John and the then pastoral team at RCC. John...

I have been a Christian most of my life, fallen away and been brought back. I came to RCC and was enlivened by Pastor Strong. After he left RCC I thought about him often and wondered where he might be teaching. I heard about his death the day of the funeral and immediately left work to attend. My thoughts are with the family and I am back to seeking God..Thank you for all you and your family gave to so many.

Like so many others, my life was forever changed by God through John's teaching and love. I am positive one of the first things he heard that morning as he was embraced by his Heavenly Father was "Well done, good and faithful servant." My prayers and love are with Susan and the rest of his family as they grieve.

I will always remember the laughter and the light in his eyes. I will miss him! I am sorry that I cannot be there with you all.

Susan, Jennifer, Nathan and family - Sorry to hear of your loss. We know that John is with his Savior. We can find comfort in that. I will be praying for your family as you work through your loss. May God Bless You deeply.

Dear Susan and family. John, you, and the Redwood Covenant family forever changed our lives. Jim and I as a couple were grateful for such openness and honesty that you and John shared in both your faith and your marriage. John was a wonderful teacher. God did great works though John Strong.

Being a member of Redwood Covenant built a foundation for our lives.It has been almost 13 years since leaving Santa Rosa. One of the last things we did before driving away was attand a worship...

Susan and family, my heart goes out to you all. Approx. 11 years ago I walked into RCC with my daughter, who I don't think even crawled at the time. I figured it was worth checking out this church. The lively music played, followed by the pastor in the Hawaiian shirt. I couldnt believe that I was moved to tears! Wow, I knew I found "it". For the first time in my life, I really looked forward to Sundays! John had a way of making a huge church feel small and personal. I am thankful for the time...

Dear Susan, Jenny, Nathan and families-so thankful for John, for how God used him in this life. Praying for peaceful and comforting memories as well as strength for each of you!