How/Where have you ministered in the past?
Youth Pastor & Worship Leader, Palm Grove Church, Sarasota, FL (3 years)
Music Team (Prison Ministry), Gospel Echoes, Goshen, IN (1 year)
Drummer, Worship Team, Believers Fellowship, Goshen, IN (1 year)
Worship Leader, Drummer & Bass Player, Sunrise Chapel, Harlan, IN (6 years)
Youth Pastor, Sunrise Chapel, Harlan, IN (6 years)
Associate Pastor, Sunrise Chapel, Harlan, IN (5 years)
Vice President, Leaders Alive International (5 years)
Senior Pastor, Bethesda Christian Fellowship (2013-Present)
About:
Where were you born? Tuscola, IL
What has shaped your worldview? I grew up in a conservative Anabaptist setting, and much of my early worldview was shaped by that culture. It gave me values that I still believe are very important things like humility, respect, and the importance of community. At the same time, I’ve come to see that not everything I learned carried eternal weight, and I’ve learned to let go of what was more tradition than biblical truth. The turning point for me came in realizing that heritage alone cannot save you; what truly changes a person is a personal encounter with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. That encounter has matured my worldview, shifting it from seeing things through a cultural lens to a Kingdom mindset. Today, I desire to live not just by what I received growing up, but by living in the reality of His presence and His Kingdom at work in my life.
When were you married? October 24, 1992
What brought you to BCF? The call of God and my desire to be obedient to that calling!
What are your passions? I love studying God’s Word and uncovering the mysteries hidden throughout Scripture. As a good friend and mentor once told me, “The mysteries of Scripture are hidden for you, not from you,” and that truth has shaped the way I approach my study of the Bible. One of the deepest passions of my heart is discipling and mentoring men, walking with them as they grow into maturity and wholeness. Nothing excites me more than seeing men step into the call of God on their lives and become the leaders He has created them to be. For me, this isn’t just about individual growth, it’s about multiplication, raising up men who will, in turn, disciple and lead others, expanding the impact of God’s Kingdom in powerful ways. I love what I am called to be and do!
Fun Facts:
How many children do you and your wife have? My wife, Naomi, and I have two children: Cameron Seth and Rachel Brooke.
Hobbies: I enjoy a good round of golf and riding my Harley!
Pets: I do not need pets in my life for fulfillment!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would return to Israel as often as possible! Each trip I’ve taken there has been deeply meaningful, and I always look forward to going back. I’ve also had the opportunity to visit Switzerland once, and I would love to vacation there again.
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43:18–19 “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Favorite Book(s): The Bible, The Awe of God (John Bevere), Surviving the Anointing (David Ravenhill), Understanding the Wounded Heart (Marcus Warner)
Dream or Goal: My goal is to be the best husband, father, and leader I can be, by God’s grace, and to finish well.
