I am thrilled to be part of the team and faithful followers at First Methodist Church. I have been a pastor for twenty-three years in Iowa. I began my ministry career as a youth pastor and jail chaplain in Cedar Rapids, IA. I recently moved from Delhi, IA where I served a passionate and growing congregation as their lead pastor.

I am a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. I love being a community pastor and have served as a firefighter, rescue diver, and emergency medical technician in the communities that I have served. I also lead a disaster response team and chainsaw response team in our conference.

I have been married to my wife Emily for twenty-five years, and we have three children, Jamiesha (23), Jamie (20), and Chloe (17). Emily and I enjoy being members of the Roughnecks Motorcycle Club, which is a public safety club where I serve as our chapter vice president and I am on the national cabinet as the club chaplain.

Please reach out I would love to get to know you!