Time went by and I ended up going through the Church of God Ministerial Affirmation Program and the Ministerial Internship Program with the intention of getting into Youth Ministry. I served as Youth Pastor at Dexter Lake Church from 2005-2013.

In 2007, I met and married the love of my life, Ashley. We live in Battle Creek with our son Issac and dog Chauncey.

Hobbies: playing saxophone, playing softball

Books: You the Leader, Shoeless Joe, Wild at Heart

Movies: Field of Dreams, Hoosiers, Rocky 1-3

Odd Facts: I swam in the Amazon (with piranhas)

Life scripture: Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.