Coming to Deep Run in March 2006, Stacy and I have been blessed in so many ways.  The people here are warm, friendly, and compassionate.  They have welcomed us with open arms - loving us and loving each other in practical as well as nontangible ways.  Our ministry continues to be fruitful due to the Christ-like Spirit displayed by these wonderful people of God.

Bio...

First and foremost I am a Christian - unashamedly.  I married a wonderful girl named Stacy who is also a Christian - she is indeed my better half.  Together we have three grown sons (Michael, Matthew, and Joshua), a daughter-in-love (Summer) to our oldest son, and our first grandson (Noah) came in November 2007...he is a complete joy to have!

My journey with Jesus began at age 11 (1971) when I accepted Him as Savior and Lord.  During my teenage years I felt God's call on my life.  It was not fully realized until 1988...it was during this time I surrendered to HIs call - entering the Gospel Ministry.  God continues to reaffirm this special call of service in all aspects of life.

Goals...

Simply put - to glorify God in all that I do (1 Corinthians 10:31).  This entails loving Him, loving others, and serving the world...three aspects Iseek to demonstrate in my ministry and through our church.

I seek to equip God's people to use their God-given talents for HIs glory - enabling each to know God more and make Him known within our community, country, and world.

I seek to encourage invovlement believing the adage - many hands make the load light.  Everyone can do something and we can do all God wants us to - when we all work together.  After all, God desires obedience over sacrifice and faithfulness over laziness. 

Doctrine...

I believe the pastor loves his flock and compassionately ministers to them.  My emphasis is on sound, practical, and biblical preaching/teaching - ministering to families of all shapes and sizes (singles, single-parents, couples, widows and widowers, new families, established families, etc.) demonstrating God's love within His church and our community.

I believe the Bible is God's absolute truth, inspired by Him wihtout any mixture of error, and is fully trustworthy (2 Timothy 3:16).

Invitation...

Come and see a loving and serving church in action - we look forward to meeting you!