Joined Gateway Staff: July 2010

Areas of Ministry: Gateway Men

Family: My wife, Debbie (married since January 29, 1994 … the Cowboys won the Super Bowl that weekend); Kids—Samantha (13), Hannah (11) and Jack (8)

Saved: Grew up in a Christian home, but really got fired up for God the summer of 1983 at youth camp.

Education: Christ for the Nations Institute (1989)

Previous Lines of Work: Youth Minister at Living Faith Church in Omaha, Nebraska; Youth Minister at Word of Grace Church in Mesa, Arizona; President and Founder of Big Mouth Presentations, Inc.

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Watching the light bulb come on for a new believer.

FAVORITE
Book: Anything on leadership
Food: Everything
Snack Food: Nuts or peanut butter by the spoonful
Movies: The Lord of the Rings, Braveheart and true stories of people’s lives
TV Shows: Any sports and the last 10 laps in racing
Musical Artists: Hillsong United, U2, Coldplay, Switchfoot
Actors: Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington, Will Smith
Time of Day: Morning
Season: Summer
Place in the World: Newport Beach–Disneyland
Place to Pray: My room
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Sports, golf, basketball, coaching and watching my kids play sports or act
Scripture: Hebrews 12
Bible Story: The story of Joshua before and after he took over as leader
Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sport: Golf

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Onions
Snack Food: Candy
Time of Day: 9:02 pm and later
Season: Cold
Place in the World: Waiting in traffic
Sports Team: Lakers, Spurs, Steelers, Giants

Best Thing Someone Said to You: Thank you for helping me be a good husband and father.

Life Motto: Committed to making disciples

Three People I’d Like to Meet: John Maxwell, Nelson Mandela, Walt Disney

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Our family wanted to go on vacation in 2005 with no money and a lot of bills. God gave us more than $10,000 to pay the bills and go on vacation in a matter of two weeks. On that trip, we ended up meeting with a pastor from the Philippines. And in 2007, we went to Baguio City in the Philippines to start a presentation team and work with the city to develop a character education philosophy. 

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: Raised a steer in 4H at nine years old.