My identity is anchored in Christ—crucified with Him, yet alive through Him (Galatians 2:20). My wife Allison and I have been married for over thirty years, and outside of my salvation, she's been my greatest gift in ministry and life. Our three children, Sarah, Sydney, and Simeon, love Jesus, and watching them grow in faith has been one of our greatest joys. Our home is a place where questions are welcomed, laughter is frequent, and reminders about rest come from our Yorkie, Millie, who has never once felt guilty about taking a perfectly timed nap.
Growing up in a pastor's home, I watched my father model faithful ministry while my grandmother spent countless hours teaching me Scripture with the patience only grandmothers possess. At sixteen, God's calling to ministry arrived with all the subtlety of a freight train. Clear, unmistakable, life-altering.

Through three decades of pastoral ministry, I've learned that authentic transformation happens not in polished programs but in the messy, beautiful work of walking alongside people through every season. I'm called to preach God's Word with clarity, develop leaders who can shepherd others, and create communities where families flourish in grace.

More than strategy or systems, I long to see lives genuinely transformed by the gospel's power. I'd love to buy you coffee and hear your story, whether you're visiting Berkley Chapel for the first time or have been here for years (theology talk completely optional).