Grew up in Rand, WV. Graduated from DuPont High School and later from Marshall University. I ran for four years with AIA and then got my masters at Western Seminary. Pastored 3 churches, taught at Moody Bible NW, was a chaplain at Gonzaga University and coached track at Portland Christian and Northwest Christian high schools. Currently I am the associate senior pastor at Lake Bible Church overseeing the staff and ministry operations.