Your higher education?

Masters of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Favorite verse?

1 John 3:1 – How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!

Happiness is...

Camping on a cool, fall night, with a good, warm fire and an even warmer sleeping bag.

Personal purpose statement?

To make full use of the gifts given to me by God in connecting others to His love in Jesus.

What do you recommend?

Quick, honest repentance.

About your family?

I married Julie late last millenium.  We started having kids every other year (2002 Kayla, 2004 Nate, 2006 Karissa).  2008 broke our streak…and that was OK.

Favorite sport?

Is it football season yet?

Something people would not naturally know about you?

I’m an introvert – a relatively loud, public-speaking, enthusiastic, find-myself-being-a-fool-in-front-of-large-crowds introvert …but an introvert nonetheless.

What makes you laugh?

A lot of the music I used to listen to in the ‘80s.

Your passion?

Seeing all of my family, friends, children …and their family, friends, and children in heaven someday.  That will rock.

Favorite hero?

My father. He is a great man of faith that continues to shape me.

Favorite place?

My home

What is your favorite word? Why?

Yahtzee…I always say it when something good happens.

Who would you most like to meet?

Dead - Charles Darwin or C.S. Lewis

Alive – Billy Graham

When are you most aware of God's presence in your life?

When I am singing worship songs, hanging out with family, or hiking outdoors.

Dream vacation?

Greece or Italy

Favorite outdoor activity?

White water rafting

Happiness is...? 

a day off and my family to spend it with

What humbles you the most?

Realizing how much more I have than what I deserve

Who would you most like to meet?

Chuck Norris