FAMILY:
Married to my wife Susan, and we have two adult daughters, Nichole and Stephanie, and a granddaughter Kimberli.
AREAS OF MINISTRY:
I serve as the Minister of Connect Groups and First Touch. My desire is to help people find a place where they can experience connection and community. I also recruit, equip, train and shepherd Connect Group and First Touch Coaches and Leaders.
EDUCATION:
Graduated in 1983 from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a degree in Theology & Pastoral Ministries
PREVIOUS LINES OF WORK:
Began serving in church ministry right out of college. Served as a Pastor of Student Ministries for 18 years before transitioning to Small Group Ministry in 1999.
FAVORITE…
Book: The Bible, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day (Mark Batterson), Leadership and Self Deception, Lincoln on Leadership, any Clive Cussler Novels
Food: Sushi!!!!!
Snack Food: Dark Chocolate, Almond M&M’s, Jelly Belly’s
Music: Classic Rock & most all Worship Music
Movie: We Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Gladiator. Love action-adventure movies that depict leadership in action.
Place in the World: Israel (Jerusalem in particular)
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Fishing, (offshore and freshwater), watching/attending sporting events, spending time with my granddaughter
Sports Team: Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Vikings, Michigan State Spartans
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE:
Acts 2:42-47, John 17:20-23
THREE PEOPLE I’D LIKE TO MEET:
Mel Gibson, Billy Graham, Abraham Lincoln
MY HERO:
I have a number of people I admire but no real hero
MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THIS ABOUT ME:
I sang in the South Dakota All-State Chorus as a High School Student
