Born in Flint, Mi. Moved to the wilds of northern Michigan (AuGres) in 1977....and found a town that had less people in it than my previous grade in my last school. I found out that "party line" didn't necessarily mean "fun" (anyone over 35 will understand that one).
Basically became a semi-pro musician, and traveled a lot playing music and having what I thought was a good time. It turns out I was sorely mistaken.
While a large amount of circumstances and people's continual interjections into my life are ultimately to thank for where I am today, a few stand out in large contrast to the others. Kriss (my awesome and beautiful wife) Pastor Jamie Pine, Brent (my brutha), Franklin Graham...you folks are mainly responsible for my coming to the saving knowledge in both heart and mind of Jesus Christ.
Email me, and I'll send you the testimony.
Married to the most amazing, God filled woman I have ever known (sorry Grandma), the proud father of seven children. Due to some very stupid mistakes on my part, I have had to work increasingly hard to restore relationships with two of them, the third one I am currently working on.
Ordained in Feb 2001, (UCFM and Pastor Fred Nech - you guys are awesome). Joined Resurrection Life Church shortly thereafter and started to grow in God faster and further than I could ever imagine. Pastor Randy and Jodie Stehouwer, your love and mentoring helped transform this ole rebel into a serious Jesus freak!
I must give a shout out to Pastors Tim & Dawn Fuentes and Pastors Larry & Gige Snyder from New Beginnings Ministries, Inc. Through your unfailing love and guidance, you both have helped to heal the hurts we carried, and as we move into new areas of ministry, I want you to know it would not have been possible without the healing brought from your hearts to this family.