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Senior Pastor 

Spouse's name: Marilou

Married since: February 24, 1984

Number of children: 2

Children's names: Victoria (Tori) & Avelicia (Lisa)

Where were you born: Ashtabula, Ohio

Saved since: 1975

On staff since: October 4, 2009

Previous lines of work: Gone undercover as a cook, scooped ice cream at Baskin Robbins, delivered furniture, and spied for NSA. He is currently on assignment as a loving husband of 25 years and devoted father. Just don't blow his cover to his wife, kids or the puppies Ricky & Bella. 

Schools Attended: Central Bible College

Hobbies: Fantasy sports; lifting weights, Texas hold em (yeah no money) and eating huge amounts of popcorn while watching movies with friends. 

Favorite sports team: Boston Celtics; New York Yankees

Favorite movie: Tombstone

Favorite fiction or non-fiction book: IT

Favorite restaurant: Fogo de Choco

Craziest (legal) thing you've ever done: Drank a bottle of malted vinegar at a Long John Silver's on a dare. . .still trying to recover!

Interesting fact that most wouldn't know about you or your family: My kids have never seen a white Christmas. . .let it SNOW!

What would you hope to have written on your gravestone (your epitaph) to summarize your life's purpose? It was not about him; it was ALL about Jesus!

What is your salvation testimony?  In 1975 Jesus power washed my soul!