Erik Schmidt is a Lutheran pastor in Michigan. Prior to the ministry, he spent time as an instructor of philosophy and world religions. He and his wife Heidi, along with their two living children Ethan and Katy, are learning to live as a family of four after their son and brother Daniel went home to be with the Lord at age six.
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