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Bio & CV

Summary

I grew up in a ministry home with an incredibly strong Christian heritage. Born in Hong Kong to missionary parents, I have also lived in Kenya, East Africa, and various cities across Canada and the United States. This migrant living has served well to prepare me for the various transitions in my personal ministry. I have learned to grow roots wherever God has located me. I have learned to adapt to the various regional cultures that exist throughout North America.

Joanna and I have been married since June 1989. We have three great children who are all serving God and pursuing his will for their life. Since entering full time ministry, we have lived in Western Canada, the US Midwest and US Northeast regions.

Recent Ministry Experience

1/2005 - present
Christian Life Center | Bensalem, PA (website)
Group Life Pastor

10/1993 - 12/2004
Brightmoor Christian Church | Novi, MI (website)
Pastor of Group Life / Marriage Ministries / Assimilation

1989 - 1993
Prior to Brightmoor Christian Church I served in Youth roles at Fraserview Assembly (Vancouver, BC Canada) and Bethel Pentecostal Church (Barrhead, AB Canada).

Education and Certifications

1988 Bachelor of Theology
Summit Pacific College | Abbotsford, BC Canada

1998 Associate Staff Trainer Certification - DiSC Assessment
Walk Thru the Bible

1993 Marriage Counseling Certification
Life Innovations Inc.