Title: Senior Pastor - ext. 113
Regular office hours:
M-W 10am-5pm, Th 1pm-5pm,
Mornings at home working on sermon

My faith story: I have been a Christian since the age of 28. I attended Asbury Seminary for both my Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. I have served three churches as a pastor before coming to UCUMC. I was Director of Celebrate Jesus, a mission organization for one year. I am focused on helping unchurched people in our community to understand God°s Word and commit themselves to Jesus as Lord and SaviorȚîHelping people become fully committed partners with Jesus.î To accomplish this task I pray a lot for the Holy Spirit to fill and guide me and the ministry of this church. Over the last 5 years I have been able to surround myself with an outstanding staff who help run the ministry of this church.

What brought me to UCUMC: The Bishop and God°s call on my life!

What I like most about my ministry here: People are excited about serving and worshiping God in this church. People here really want to accomplish great things for God like the opening of our new youth building (the EPICenter) and the launching of our two new churches: Christ for the Nations in Bonneville and the Lifesong Campus in the Waterford/Avalon area of town.

What°s my greatest challenge: Keeping up with all that is happening in our church and congregation°s lives. What°s in my iPod? The books Blue Like Jazz and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

What do I like most to do on my day off: Walks along the river behind our house (with my boxer, Scout) and playing disc golf.

Three words I°d use to describe yourself: trustworthy, entrepreneur, relational

Family info: Married to Pat for 33 years; three children: Joe, Suzy and Jenni.