I grew up in Wichita, KS attending the Westlink congregation my entire at-home years. My experience
and commitment is of and to spiritual development in the state of Kansas.
I attended Oklahoma Christian University graduating in 1990 with a degree in Youth Ministry. In 1998, I
received a Master's Degree in Ministry, also from OC.
Following my undergrad work, I served as a minister with Emporia Ave. (Wichita) from 1989-1993;
Clinton (Oklahoma) from 1993-1996; Sulphur Springs (Texas) from 1996-1999; and Salina (Kansas)
from 1999-Present.
Besides work with SMC, I also have opportunity to assist several local and state-wide Youth Ministry
efforts in Kansas such as the Wichita State Lock-in (each February) and the Kansas Youth Festival
(each November/December).
It is my pleasure to interact with several area congregations involved with Leadership Training for
Christ as I am able to serve on the Board of Directors for the Heart of America Convention that meets
each Easter weekend in Kansas City (HOALTC.org).
My wife Julie and I are blessed with two children, Sydnee and Nathan.
Last August (2006) I began work on a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Friends University in
Wichita. This work is scheduled to complete in June of 2008. I anticipate this training to enhance the
quality and practicality of ministry that I am able to offer to families in this area.
In the area of "for what it's worth," I am loyally committed to Kansas sports (both Wildcats & Jayhawks--if
that's possible?) as well as to the Royals and Chiefs. Obviously you can imagine that I know a thing or
two about suffering and patience. My music of choice is anything by U2 and I don't typically listen to
country.
I grew up going to SMC as a camper for 9 years and then serving on staff for several sessions in the
1990's & early 2000's before beginning to serve as a director for the last several years.
and commitment is of and to spiritual development in the state of Kansas.
I attended Oklahoma Christian University graduating in 1990 with a degree in Youth Ministry. In 1998, I
received a Master's Degree in Ministry, also from OC.
Following my undergrad work, I served as a minister with Emporia Ave. (Wichita) from 1989-1993;
Clinton (Oklahoma) from 1993-1996; Sulphur Springs (Texas) from 1996-1999; and Salina (Kansas)
from 1999-Present.
Besides work with SMC, I also have opportunity to assist several local and state-wide Youth Ministry
efforts in Kansas such as the Wichita State Lock-in (each February) and the Kansas Youth Festival
(each November/December).
It is my pleasure to interact with several area congregations involved with Leadership Training for
Christ as I am able to serve on the Board of Directors for the Heart of America Convention that meets
each Easter weekend in Kansas City (HOALTC.org).
My wife Julie and I are blessed with two children, Sydnee and Nathan.
Last August (2006) I began work on a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Friends University in
Wichita. This work is scheduled to complete in June of 2008. I anticipate this training to enhance the
quality and practicality of ministry that I am able to offer to families in this area.
In the area of "for what it's worth," I am loyally committed to Kansas sports (both Wildcats & Jayhawks--if
that's possible?) as well as to the Royals and Chiefs. Obviously you can imagine that I know a thing or
two about suffering and patience. My music of choice is anything by U2 and I don't typically listen to
country.
I grew up going to SMC as a camper for 9 years and then serving on staff for several sessions in the
1990's & early 2000's before beginning to serve as a director for the last several years.
