About Me

Who I am in One Sentence

I lead people to find and follow Jesus through writing, preaching and biblical counseling.

What you can expect from this site

I create quality written, audio, video and sermon content on a regular basis. I know your time is valuable, so I won’t waste it. I focus on topics that help you grow in Christ and apply Scripture to real life:

    • Christian Living & Spiritual Growth
    • Biblical Counseling & Soul Care
    • Church Leadership & Ministry
    • Scripture Study & Devotional Insights
    • Practical Parenting with Biblical Wisdom
    • Prayer & Spiritual Disciplines
    • Preaching & Teaching God’s Word

Everything I share is designed to help you become who God created you to be – whether you’re leading others, raising kids, or simply seeking to walk closer with Jesus in your everyday life.

    My beautiful chaos (and DEEPEST joy)

    Molly and I tied the knot in 2009 after dating for nine years – yes, nine years! We joke that we really got to know each other. Now we’re raising six amazing kids: Chandler, Gracie, Carolina, Daisy, Charlie, and Patten.
    Our house is loud, messy, and full of laughter (and the occasional meltdown – from the kids AND the parents). Every day brings new adventures, from scraped knees to bedtime prayers to finding creative ways to fit everyone in the car.
    I love this crazy crew more than words can express, and I’ve learned that everything I teach about faith, leadership, and biblical living gets tested first at my own dinner table. My family is my first ministry, my greatest teachers, and my daily reminder of God’s grace.

    My ministry journey (with lots of God-sized surprises)

    My pastoral adventure started at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, where I cut my teeth learning what ministry really looks like beyond the classroom. After praying and desiring to return to Colorado, I moved home to marry Molly and jumped into my first associate pastor role at Colorado Community Church in Englewood.
    From there, God moved me to Creekside Bible Church in Centennial as their Lead Pastor, then in 2012 brought me to Mission Hills where I served as the Care and Counseling Pastor and got to be part of the preaching team. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, God had other plans.
    In June 2015, He opened the door to Grace Chapel, where I’ve been serving as Senior Pastor for ten years now. This was teh church I grew up in. It’s been a wild ride full of unexpected turns, incredible people, and countless reminders that God’s plans are always better than mine.
    Every stop along the way has shaped who I am today – and taught me that ministry is less about having all the answers and more about walking alongside people as we all figure out this faith thing together.

    My preaching story (it started earlier than you'd think)

    I preached my first sermon at seven years old – yes, seven! What started as a little kid with a big voice quickly became a God-sized calling that I couldn’t shake. Even then, I was passionate about showing people how Jesus changes everything about everyday life.

    My teenage years took an unexpected turn when I became a Christian illusionist, traveling around the globe sharing the Gospel in ways that made people stop and think. Then Columbine happened right in my hometown during my junior year of high school. That tragedy lit a fire under me that led to Revival Generation, a ministry that opened doors I never could have imagined – from small youth groups to international stages, from radio shows to packed auditoriums.

    Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of preaching to every kind of crowd you can imagine – from faithful church folks to people who wouldn’t step foot in a sanctuary. What I’ve learned is that everyone, regardless of their background, is hungry for hope and looking for truth that actually works in real life.

    That’s still what drives me today: helping people discover that Jesus isn’t just a Sunday thing – He’s the answer to Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, and every moment in between.

    My education journey (because good shepherds never stop learning)

    I headed to Moody Bible Institute to dive deeper into God’s Word, graduating with a major and minor in biblical studies. From there, I earned my Advanced Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I’m currently working on my doctorate there too – because apparently I’m a glutton for punishment and love being a perpetual student!

    But here’s what I’ve learned: degrees are just the beginning. Real ministry happens in the trenches, so I’ve picked up some additional tools along the way:

    All of this education and training boils down to one thing: being better equipped to help people navigate life with biblical wisdom. Whether it’s in the pulpit, the counseling room, or over coffee, I want to be ready to offer hope and practical help wherever God opens the door.

    CONTACT ME

    I’d love to hear from you!  Please shoot me an email or a text message (303-335-9484) and let me know if I can serve you in any way. I don’t do much on Social Media these days, but I camp out here on this site. Meet me here or on Gospel Daily regularly. I hope to hear from you!