Besides my ministry at JaxNaz, I'm a sometimes writer and an adjunct professor at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. I studied Biblical Literature in my undergraduate work and then went on to seminary. Currently I'm doing doctoral work through the Association of Chicago Theological Schools and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

More importantly, I'm a husband, a dad and a Christ follower. Carol and I have been hanging out together for more than thirty years. A lot of good stuff has come my way because of that, including three beautiful kids, two fantastic kids-in-law, and a baby grandson.

I've been hanging out with Jesus even longer. But even though we've been together a long time, I'm still heavy in discovery mode. I'm trying to learn all kinds of things, but especially what it means to walk with Him day by day and how I can become an effective agent of grace.

Acts 20:24 - my purpose

Matthew 6:10 - my prayer

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