Hello, my name's Joe, and God's child in Christ, a husband, a dad, a pastor, and an author. Let me expand a bit on each of those.
God's Child in Christ: I've been adopted as a child and heir of the Creator of the universe because of what Jesus did for me through the cross and empty tomb.
Husband to Anita: Anita and I met in January of 1998 and, over the next couple of years became great friends. In February of 2000 I realized that I was going to marry her. Four months later I let her know this and she told me it was about time I figured it out. On June 2, 2001 were were married. It's been quite a trek sense then, but for some reason she sticks with me.
Father to Robbie:
Robbie was born on September 15, 2006 and he is, quite simply, the coolest little man on the planet. From the day he arrived on, he's just rocked my world. Before having him, I couldn't imagine being a dad ... now I can't imagine not being one.
An LCMS Pastor
In June of 2002 I began studying at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Four years later, I was ordained as a pastor. However, I've never been one to do things the normal way, so I've pastored a couple of alternative faith communities, but am now on a hiatues to get some of my personal crap together.
Author of the elemental life : I love to write. While you can get quick hits on my blog (http://joeburnham.com), the work I'm most proud of is my first book. Check out the video below and then link to the website for more info.
A Bit More: People often comment that I don't fit the typical pastor mold. I love my music loud, am a huge single malt fan, on a quest for a good gluten free beer, love the occasional cigar, and generally enjoy time with friends and the excitement that life offers. This all flows from my belief that spirituality isn't lived out in the mystical but the day-to-day of life. This means that celebrating friends, food, family, and all that comes with it is God honoring. Part of this also means being involved in my community. Since I love Capitol Hill's urban eclectic soul and want to see it cultivated, I'm active with Neighbors on the Hill .