"I was born and raised in Muskegon, MI. A 1974 graduate of Concordia College, St. Paul Minnesota, and a 1980 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN. I have served parishes in Lehr and Napoleon, N.D., Pinedale and Marbleton, WY., Canmore, Alberta, Canada, Buhl, ID., and Chelsea, MI. I have served Our Savior Lutheran, Chelsea, since 1996."

"Been married for 30+ years to my wife Linda, and we have been blessed with three wonderful children, Rachel, Philip, and Joel."

"If you are looking for a church home I would like to invite you to check us out. We have two different Sunday worship services, a Heritage Service and a Celebration Service. I love preaching and teaching God's Word. There is one thing I can say, God's Word doesn't change, but the style and methodology of teaching and applying God's Word can and that is why we have two different worship services."

"I would like to get to know you better. Come worship with us, call me, or email me. God gave us His best, His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I would love the opportunity to share Christ and His love with you. May you have a God-blessed, Christ-centered day!"