I have been serving this congregation since August 2013. Prior to serving the Belgrade church I served a congregation/church plant in Fresno, CA for 14 years. I went to Dordt College for a BA in history where I sensed a call to ministry. After surviving nearly bearable cold windy winters in Iowa (seriously…. the wind there…. burrrrrrrrr). I graduated Dordt without losing any appendages to frost bite. Then I attended and graduated Westminster Seminary in Escondido, CA in 1999. Apparently, I missed winter, and took the call to Montana in 2013! I still enjoy studying theology and thinking about the things of the Lord in addition to my normal sermon preparation.
I have been married to my lovely wife Heidi since June 1997. The Lord has granted us three beautiful children that we cherish. We enjoy living in this area and serving this church making our contributions to the body of Christ as we are gifted to do so.
In my free time, I enjoy cycling. My ideal ride is the one that brings me back the dirtiest and the Bangtails are always a rewarding ride. I cope with winter by snowshoeing and fat biking. I love getting out to enjoy God’s creation, especially in the winter days.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to meet you face-to-face. May the Lord’s blessing and peace be upon you.