I started following Jesus as Lord at age 6. Following my vocational dream, I earned an Electronic Engineering degree at the U of IL in 1968. A 34 year career with Motorola ensued, developing civil and military radio, data security, and GPS tracking systems. I moved from Illinois in 1978 with my wife Cheryl and two children to Desert Springs in its first year at Desert Cove School. Together, we have lead youth groups in Chicago and at DSBC and are now serving on the World Evangelism Council. I have previously served as a Deacon and Elder and for 8 years have been on the Board of Ameritribes, a Mexico/US Native church-planting mission. I administer Ameritribes’El Nathan Christian Camp in Flagstaff and am a liaison to Hardrock Community Church in the Navajo Nation. My family enjoys visiting missionaries in the field for encouragement and tech support and have been continuously active in small group ministries for 29+ years at DSBC.
Why you value and serve at Desert Springs: Desert Springs is a family of believers in Jesus Christ who value highly all of the precepts of the Scriptures in setting their life’s priorities and in serving our Lord together. Our leadership at all levels and all those who seek to be true disciples strive to serve with a true servant’s heart and real caring for each other and for all God’s chosen ones in Phoenix and around the world.
Hometown: Sterling, IL
Spouse's name/where you met: Cheryl – Met at a young adults fellowship at Moody Church in Chicago
Your Hero: Dr. D James Kennedy. A remarkable teacher of God’s word and an outstanding leader in promoting a complete Christian world view and lifestyle.
Movies that have impacted your life: A Man Called Peter (1955) Life Story of Chaplain US Senate, Twelve O’Clock High
Books that have impacted your life: Experiencing God – Henry Blackaby, Wild At Heart – John Elderedge
Favorite Band: Oak Ridge Boys
Favorite Sports Team: University of Illinois
Favorite Pastime: Camping & Hiking the National Parks