How long have you attended Mission Point?

10 years

Background

Born and raised in Orleans, IN. Graduated OHS 1976, Judson College 1979 with BA in psychology /sociology, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 1995 with MA in Pastoral Counseling. Married Shelly in 1981. We have three daughters, two sons-in-law, one grandson, and one foster granddaughter. Moved to North Webster in 1987 as Director of Tippecanoe Baptist Camp and Assoc. Director of Camps and Conferences Ministry of American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky, and spent 15 years in that position. Was Pastor of Discipleship and Community Care at North Webster Church of God for nine years. Currently Construction Manager for Habitat for Humanity of Kosc. County, and have been there for four years.

Favorite Food

I'm a country boy, so meat and taters is hard to beat! I will take a good pork chop every time! I would rather have pie than cake, but ice cream will win every time. Coffee: hot, black-the way God intended it!

Favorite things about Kosciusko County?

I am a transplant to this area, moving here in 1987, but it is home. It is not too big and not too small, and has everything we need. There are great people here, and have been blessed to build some great relationships. I can't imagine being anywhere else.

Anything unique or interesting about you that most people may not know?

I worked in the oil fields of Oklahoma for 5 years and was certified as an explosives handler and radioactive materials handler (explains a lot--huh?). I play(ed) the trombone. I was the first male student in my high school to take Home Ec.--along with my best friend--basic cooking class.