Pastor Nick Uva
About me:
I've been the Associate Pastor at Harvest Time since 2003. I was fortunate to marry my best friend, Patty, in 1990 and we have three exceptional teens, Amanda, Rebecca, and Nick. We've been a part of Harvest Time since 1994 and it's more than a church - it's family.
Pastor Nick and
Patty Uva
More scoop:
Born and raised right here in Connecticut - someone on staff has to be! I grew up in various towns and cities in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties and came to know Christ personally as a teenager. Did my undergrad studies at Fairfield University and then took a law degree at Hofstra University. I practiced law in Connecticut for 15 years before starting to "practice grace."
Since joining the Harvest Time staff it's been my privilege to serve the Lord in a number of ways, including leading worship, steering the church's prayer ministries, and teaching the Word of God in a number of different settings. My passion is to see people be unleashed in their gifts and callings!
Patty has served the Lord since coming to faith in her teen years and has done almost every job it's possible to do in a church. She has also worked full-time for Nicky Cruz Ministries. Patty loves encouraging the ladies of our congregation.
Books that have helped shape me:
- The Bible
- The Making of a Leader - Frank Damazio
- The Making of a Man of God: Lessons from the Life of David - Alan Redpath
- Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting - Derek Prince
- Diary of David Brainerd - Jonathan Edwards
- Power Healing - John Wimber
- Rees Howells: Intercessor - Norman Grubb
On my iPod:
- Hillsong stuff
- Alberto & Kimberly Rivera
- Chris Tomlin
- Dan Macaulay
- Clint Brown
- Various assorted goodies, including country (sorry Pastor Glenn) and 60's oldies
Hobbies:
- Blogging and web design. I run a few sites and blogs.
- I will defeat all you teenagers at Call of Duty. However, I am a lot older than you so I may need to warm up first, if that's OK.
- Fighting off the attacks of Amanda's dog.
- Those deep lunchtime discussions.
- Watching guy movies. When Harry Met Sally does not qualify. I'm thinking more along the lines of Audie Murphy.
Thumbs up:
- Those rare dinner dates with Mrs. U.
- The New York Yankees
- Pizza
- Autumn in Connecticut
- Spurgeon
- Watching my talented kids do their thing
- Pretending to be a cover band with the guys
- Star Trek, Stargate
Thumbs down:
- The Boston Red Sox
- The New York Mets
- Lawyer jokes
- Fake pasta sauce
- America-bashing
- Unnecessary crudeness injected into otherwise funny material
- High gas prices
