In 1970 I left my family and friends in North Carolina for a westward journey that would change my life. The most important event along the way was meeting a beautiful Tennessean named Emily who became my wife in 1973. Emily is truly my best friend and life-partner. God has also given us two wonderful sons. Robb is an honors graduate of Arizona State University who works for a private urban planning firm in San Diego, CA. Samuel also graduated with honors from the University of Arizona with a degree in Business Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is working in Washington, DC for a senator and volunteers time with junior high students at Falls Creek Church. Emily enjoys working in real estate and leading women's Bible studies.
Arizona has been our home since 1978. While Emily and I appreciate the advantages of living in a major metropolitan area, we frequently leave the city behind to admire the awesome Arizona scenery from hiking trails or from the comfort of our 4WD vehicle. I find spending time in the outdoors hunting, fishing or playing golf to be both challenging and relaxing. Most of all, we love the relationships that we have formed over the years here.
I derive great pleasure from teaching God's Word and watching how He transforms lives in the process. Because I desire to be increasingly effective in teaching biblical wisdom, caring for people and leading the church, I have pursued a variety of degrees: a Bachelors degree in Biology, a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Phoenix Seminary. I continue to be amazed at how much more there is to learn about God, about people and about how we relate to Him and one another.