People of the Ridge: Tokunbo

I grew up in Nigeria, and after college, I got my master’s in Sweden, and then my Ph.d. in statistics at WVU, where I’ll be a visiting assistant professor this fall. Growing up in Nigeria, my family was Muslim, but religion didn’t really play a role in our home. I started going to church with a friend and embraced Jesus for the first time around age 10 or 11, and I’ve been following the Lord ever since, bringing my faith with me wherever I go—that included Sweden and America. While I was in Sweden and I knew I was coming to the States, instead of trying to look for churches that were more international, like an African church or something, I wanted to be part of a truly local church that embodied the culture. That’s what The Ridge was for me. I saw it online and decided to check it out. Now it has become like home. I serve each week in Guest Services and in Ridge Kids and very much enjoy it. I love seeing how different people worship God.