J. A. Brown, D.Div

I had a formal Christian upbringing and went to Christian School Kindergarten-College Prep. My Mothers side of the family is Catholic and Presbyterian. My fathers side was Hebrew, my father being the 1st to marry outside the faith. I didn't delve too deep in my Hebrew ancestry besides the basis of the faith, with interest in the Kabala. I have done deep studies in Christianity in my younger years. Studied the Bible Old Testament to New Testament. Wrote papers on every book, with great interest in Revelations, the Gospel of John but really all the Gospels, 1 & 2 Corinthians Old Testament Isaiah, Psalms, the Book of Wisdom, Song of Songs, with interest in the the Apocraphia, and more. Later my journey for truth took me to observe and study many different religious philosophies. I traveled and saw many things from Southern Baptists, to Universalist Hippies. I took journies thru the psychedelic experience to open up spiritual channels, and see creation life redemption and destruction to rebirth. I continue to seek truth, and still have a strong roots as a Judeo-Christian. I became ordained to legitimize the time spent on my studies of the Bible as a young man, and my continuing search for truth as an adult, and be able to use what I have gained for good as I can. These are truly times of concern for all of faith.

Originally Southern California, have lived all over, been in North Idaho for 24 years, moving here after a motorcycle accident that briefly took my life, and ultimately took my right leg below the knee and now call Coeur d'Alene home.

Beyond legitimizing my formal education and lifelong studies. I would also like to be recognized in my state as an ordained Minister, so if I need to I can perform the duties of clergy such as Baptism, Blessings, Weddings, Funerals, Exorcism, and Ministering. I have no desire to start a Church or have a congregation, but prefer to be able to minister to those who ask one on one. Most people are surprised that I ply my daily trade as a Master Tattooist of 40 years. There are many interepertations of the Verse in Leviticus concerning tattooing and you have to consider the times and infection control in old testament times was week at best. A lot of the old law was for the protection of the people. Christ came to break down the old laws. Isaiah 44:5 speaks of inscribing the name of Yahweh on one's hand. In old days slaves were tattooed on their hands marking who they belonged to, when those who tattooed the name of God on their hand, showed they only believed they belonged to Him. I minister to those in need who come to me and ask.

My philosophy is Judeo Christian in origin, I believe in the teachings of the Old Testament, as well as the Gospels. I believe the Christ is the Messiah and the Son of the Creator(Yaweh which is the name of God), and the blessings Holy Spirit. I believe in the inclusion of all the accounts of Christ (Yeshua) especially the Book of Mary. I believe that Yahweh created all the seed bearing plants, fruits and herbs were for the service of man, and some of these bring you closer to him, and lift up your prayers. I believe Yeshua is the Son of Yahweh and our redeemer. I believe that the prophecies are being fulfilled and our time is at hand, but even so we can find comfort in the Lord. I am a seeker of truth and divinity so I can come closer to the Creator, and share to those who have interest. I don't believe in pushing any religion, no matter what the faith upon anyone. Only do I share when asked. People are often blown away, a tattoo artist who is a Judeo Christian, and a firm believer. I communicate with the Lord every day, before I start out, and praise him for every breathe I take.

I am able to offer conventional Christian services as well as non conventional. I have a wealth of life experience as well as an understanding of the faith thru years of training. I am a down to earth minister, free from all the hang ups of todays clergy, I have a great amount of knowledge of the world and its ways, so I am not one to judge. I can perform conventional weddings, in churches, indoors, outdoors, nature, etc. I do Special Request Tattoo Weddings. Done at the World Famous Northwest Tattoo Museum. Weddings can be performed and then the couple can get tattooed to seal their vows by a certified master tattooist. I can also perform conventional weddings, in churches, indoors, outdoors, nature, etc.

The Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountian Regions Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota and select parts of California, anything West of the Mississippi

I came up from a very strong Christian upbringing, with excellent private Christian Schooling. Life changes due to unfortunate circumstances took me thru all stages of spiritualism, searching for truths in all religions, and philosophies, trying to understand each one's origins and what we're the foundations of those faiths. Altho a Judeo Christian, I believe that knowledge of the philosophies of others faiths are important. Look at Christianity alone, how many denominations are there? How many philosophies? There are truths in all. I belive that our Creator, meant the earth to be our Temple, and that's what really matters is our faith, our belief, not in a building and repetitive ceremony. Our spiritual journeys are so much fuller than the mundane weekly rituals. Go out in nature to give praise, that is where the Lord dwells.