I am thankful for how Bethlehem worships our Lord, builds up the community, cares for one another, especially our children and senior members, and loves the world God loves. I am pastor because I know the difference the crucified and risen Christ means for us and for the world, and am grateful to God and to Bethlehem for the call to serve.
Bethlehem called me as Lead Pastor in 2009. Before that I served congregations in Felch, Michigan, and Albert Lea. I grew up in Montevideo, and graduated from St. Cloud State University and Luther Seminary. My wife Tammy is a CPA, and we have two sons, James and Nate. I have enjoyed being on the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Council, the Vine Faith in Action Board of Directors, and being a Community Connector for the Tapestry Project. I currently serve on the Southeastern Minnesota Synod’s Global Mission Companion Table.
I like to travel (including three trips with Bethlehem members to Tanzania), read, and am a long-suffering Minnesota sports fan.