My Testimony: I was born in Southern Wisconsin to first generation Christian parents, and due to their influence and their pastor, I responded to the gospel message as a 7 year old boy in a country church. It was a direct result of the teaching from John 3, and the story of Nicodemus, who requested clarification from Jesus about the concept of second birth. He found out, just as I did, that it meant spiritual re-birth, and we all need it if we desire to enter God's kingdom where there is no sin. I realized I was unprepared for eternity as a seven year old, but I desired to secure my future and John 3:3 became my life verse at that point.

Background: I am married to Sandy, my wife of nearly 33 years, and together we have raised three children. Our oldest, a daughter, is married to Eric Smith and living in Boulder, CO. Where they look after our grandson, Evan. Our oldest son, is Brad, and he is married to Allison, and he works for Union Bank, and she is a Nurse Supervisor for Bryan East Hospital, and studying for her Masters degree.  Our youngest son is single and after two and half years studying micro-computer technology decided to transfer to the University of Nebraska for the fall of '05 to become a teacher and guidance Counselor. They all worship with us at First Evangelical Free church here in Lincoln, where I am the Pastor of Community and Spiritual Growth. That after 27 years with the radio ministry, Back to the Bible, where I was the Executive Vice-President. My interests are music, travel, golf, photography, The Green Bay Packers, and strategic planning. My roots are in Wisconsin, and my wife's are in Michigan where I worked for a western Michigan radio station until our move to Nebraska, 28 years ago.