My excitement about serving as the Pastor for Congregational Life comes from a great desire to see people gain a deeper understanding of God’s grace and reach out with that grace to our community. In my ten years as a Youth Pastor and, almost seven years here at ChristChurch, I believe the Lord has given me a heart for shepherding and discipleship, and a real passion for the next generation.

God has led my wife of 16 years, Paulette, and me on an incredible journey of our hearts. He has taught me much about myself and more importantly, much about Him, exposing my idols and showing me His grace, His goodness, and His sovereignty.

Background

Coming from a broken home, I came to know the Lord at a young age and have been influenced greatly by many godly people, including family members, teachers & coaches, Young Life leaders, youth group leaders, friends & mentors. After graduating from Anderson University in 1986 and spending 5 years in retail management the Lord confirmed a desire to be in full-time ministry in the summer of 1991. While serving as a Youth Pastor I completed my graduate studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in 1995.

Incredible Journey

The last several years have been a time of amazing growth in Christ and movement toward self-awareness and God-awareness. I believe the Lord has led my wife of 19 years, Paulette, and me on an incredible journey of our hearts. He has taught me much about myself, but more importantly, much about Him, exposing my idols and showing me His grace, His goodness, and His sovereignty. There have been times of struggle and difficulty, but a sense of wonder and “awakening” as well, with a new discovery and understanding of God’s grace and what that really means in our lives. It is truly irresistible and it’s truly amazing! Through the privilege of being a father to two incredible daughters, the Lord is redeeming my own experiences and revealing His character, as I become more and more dependent on Him.