I AM Sententially-Versed®
About Elder Ronald C. Chatman
Church Elder · Publisher · Broadcaster · Teacher — and the voice behind I AM Sententially-Versed.
In the beginning was the Word…John 1:1 ISV
A Life of Faith.
A Journey of Words.
A Purpose of Transformation.
I AM Sententially-Versed is the continuing expression of my life's journey — a Christ-centered platform devoted to cultivating Christlikeness through measured words, spiritual understanding, and intentional living.
Where I Begin
I was born and raised in Good Hope, a rural community in the Inland Empire of Southern California. My upbringing was shaped by strong family values, Christian faith, cultural diversity, and an appreciation for humanity, nature, and the world around me.
My father, a Montford Point Marine Gunnery Staff Sergeant, instilled discipline and moral responsibility, while my mother, a devoted believer in Jesus Christ the Messiah, nurtured my spiritual foundation.
A Community of People
Growing up in a multicultural community taught me the importance of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and the dignity of every individual. Our rural community welcomed people from different backgrounds, and while challenges existed, we learned to live and let live — pursuing progress, peace, and prosperity.
My Spiritual Foundation
As an adolescent, I was christened and Sunday-schooled in the African Methodist Episcopal Church — a faith community that grounded me in the Word, in service, and in the power of collective uplift.
A Life in Ministry
With much prayer and Divine-imbued Word revelation, from 2007 through 2019 I founded and served as Pastor of the Seed Faith Sanctuary, which freely ministered to all people in the community, outside the denomination of traditional orthodoxy.
My calling to ministry, however, began at the peak of my youth — long before I became a Pastor. I still engage in pastoral work, weddings, funerals, and hospital visits; and from time to time, I am called to minister or take part in a function.
Your eye is the lamp of your body…Luke 11:34 ISV
A New Season
Similarly, I have had my Emmaus Road experience.
After 2019, I entered a season of deeper reflection. I became quieter, stiller, and more patient before the Lord. Through prayer, journaling, and remembering the proofs of God's faithfulness in my life, I realized the transformative power of thoughts, feelings, and spoken words.
…How blessed are those who have never seen me and yet have believed!John 20:29 ISV
Why I Created I AM Sententially-Versed
I created I AM Sententially-Versed to share the wisdom, encouragement, and spiritual understanding that have transformed my own life. My conviction is simple, yet profound.
Measured Words
Shape Worlds.
No matter where, how, or when you begin — the Word is where it starts.