Gary Fallesen / Wednesday, May 23, 2012 / Categories: C4C Washington Cascade, Bios Keith Schultz Keith Schultz on the summit of Mount Rainier. Born: 1959. Residence: Redmond, Wash. Personal: Married, father of two girls. Occupation: Software Developer. How long have you climbed? 35 years. Type of climbing you do: Alpine is my favorite. I ski off. But I also climb rocks, gyms, mixed, mountains, glaciers, and vertical ice. Highlight of climbing career: There are many. Probably climbing Liberty Ridge on Rainier in two days of perfect weather is a standout. But there were also numerous first ascents in the Bitterroots of Montana that gave me great pleasure. How long have you been a Christian? 30 years. Type of ministry you are blessed to serve in: I have been on set-up crews in both churches I have been a member of. Then my back didn’t like it anymore so I served on other crews like computer set-up, odd jobs on Wednesday nights (getting materials together for the kids programs), etc. Favorite Scripture verse (and why): “John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.'” – John 1:23. It is in the wilderness that I feel closest to God. I believe we are entering a new age in which our servitude to Him will be exceptionally important. Special “God moment” you'd like to share: When I was 19, I had been a Christian for about a year. Growing up in an atheist family, I had very little knowledge of the concepts of being a Christian. I had not felt close to God nor had I felt heard. I was in Yosemite Valley basically praying my last prayer, “If you exist, why do children die? Why do wars kill innocent people?” Etc. I had no basis for faith and no more reason to believe. I got an answer that shook me to the foundations of the universe. There was no “me” there was only an answer. He told me “Read the Bible.” Springing Ahead to Rainier Mission Moment: May 27, 2012 Print 4233 Gary FallesenGary Fallesen Other posts by Gary Fallesen Contact author