I live in Kansas City, Missouri with my life-partner, Margo. I have three daughters: Katy, Kenzlee, and Kyla. I love coffee, camping, reading, the outdoors, Northern waters and keeping old stuff running. I began working in ministry after four years at Graceland University, in Lamoni, Iowa. Following a sense of call, my life changed after many years of seminary. I earned a PhD in contemporary theology and social ethics from Chicago Theological Seminary. I received a Masters in Theological Studies from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. I served as Dean of the Community of Christ Seminary from 2015-18, and currently adjunct for the seminary. I was at Graceland University a total of seven years from 2011 to 2018, during which time I also served as campus minister and religion instructor. I’ve served the church fulltime in the capacities of Mission Center President, Mission Support minister, pastor, and youth minister. I currently serve as Director of Human Resource Ministries for Community of Christ International Headquarters in Independence, Missouri.

My favorite color is midnight blue.