Family: Married to Kristy in 1994, Son Joel born in 2000

Education: Bachelors in History from Cal State Hayward (’93); Masters of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (’00)

How long at Southwinds: Since April 2009

Hobbies: Anything outdoors or sports-related, driving the Jeep top-down, crushing the boys in fantasy baseball, and hanging out with family & friends.

Favorite Sports Team: A’s, Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights & Warriors

Favorite Books: Knowing God (J.I. Packer), When God Weeps (Joni Eareckson Tada), Sacred Romance (John Eldredge), Hearing God (Dallas Willard), The Reason for God (Timothy Keller), I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist (Turek & Geisler)

Most challenging book of the Bible: Proverbs

The best part about ministry: Seeing people grow in their knowledge & trust of Jesus to where they orient their entire life around Him.