Me? I’m a husband, a dad, a family guy. But I am a God person, too. My passion is ministry – and when I can combine creativity and communication, then I’m most excited. I’ve worked with college students for years – and have loved it. But I love small groups, and family ministry, and church in general, too. Most of all I enjoy connecting with people, and then helping them connect with God.
Wait, there’s still more:
Family:
- Kelly (my wife of 18 years- uh, that’s how long we’ve been married, not how old she is, but she probably would want you to know she is quite a bit younger than I am): beautiful, fun and smart (I married her so my kids would have a chance in math and science)
- Allie: 16 years old, my red-haired thoroughbred
- Lindsay: 14 years old, my quirky, fun-loving teacher-to-be
- Luke: 12 years old, quiet and steady – and we both refuse to eat at American Girl Place
- Max: the “terrier mix” puppy they sold us at the pet refuge (can you say, “German Shepherd”?)
Biggest moments in life:
- trusting Christ at age 5
- marrying my wife
- adding three kids to the family
- finally coming to an understanding of what grace is all about
Favorites:
- playing soccer
- coaching my kids’ sports teams (I admit, it’s more fun when we win)
- Breyers’ Mint Chip ice cream, Oreos, white cheddar popcorn
- home improvement projects that don’t involve paint or plumbing
- Toy Story 2
- ministry – nothing is better than seeing people get turned on for God
Highlights:
- the family vacation to Colorado – even though all five us of got the stomach flu one at a time (which was actually good since there was only one bathroom in the cabin)
- going back to Moody to get my Master’s degree
- running the only 5k race I ever plan to enter – and not finishing last
- all the family traditions – apple picking, the corn maze, camping, cutting our own Christmas tree, and playing games
- so many great years of college ministry with Notre Dame and Bethel College students
What my kids are tired of hearing me say:
- “You can’t make bad choices and end up in good places.”
- “Go to bed.”
- “Someone let the dog out.”
