My roots are here in the Northwest. I was born in Seattle, and while I've lived in other states over the years, I returned to this beautiful area to settle with my wife and family.

I met my lovely wife Cindy in 1980 while attending Northwest University in Kirkland, and we were married in 1981. I obtained a BA in Biblical Literature at Northwest, and we served in pastoral ministry in Alaska, Pennsylvania, California, and Florida. I was licensed as a minister in 1985, ordained in 1988, and collected an M.A. in Religious Education from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in 1993.

Cindy and I have two children: Ashlee and Shawn. Ashlee was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1987, and our son Shawn was born in 1991 in Fortuna, California. Whenever we can, we also enjoy spending time with our grandkids: Lucy, Walker, and Liam.

Over the years, I've found that the greatest joy in my life has been to walk alongside people during the defining moments of their lives. Weddings are premier moments in time, and to be able to participate in the joining of a man and woman in marriage gives me tremendous fulfillment.

Call me or send an email today. I am looking forward to walking this exciting road with you.