Birthdate:  Dec. 16, 1943

Wife:  Janet (college sweetheart, married on June 22, 1968)

Children:

·         Amy, age 33, married to Jarrod; three children:  Brady, 5; Claire, 3; Lauren, 6 months; live in Waxhaw, NC

·         Steffany, age 30, married to Steve; live in Greenville, SC

Education:

·         Lakeview High School, Battle Creek, MI (played varsity football for 3 years, was Co-Captain my Senior Year)

·         B.A. in Chemistry; Taylor University, Upland, Ind., 1967 (played football for 4 years, was Co-Captain my Senior Year)

·         M.Div,; Denver Seminary, Denver, Colo., 1976

·         Doctor of Ministry; Covenant Seminary, St. Louis, MO

Ministry Experience:

·         Campus Crusade for Christ staff; 1967-1970

·         Minister to Collegians, First Baptist Church of West Los Angeles, CA, 1976-1980

·         Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Ashland, Oregon, 1980-1989

·         Senior Pastor, Christ Community Church, 1990- present

Hobbies:

·         Golf

·         Work out at the gym

·         Hiking

·         Enjoy listening to classical music and Classic Rock (Eagles, Chicago, Bon Jovi, etc.)