Family
- Married to Jan since 1966
- Three children, seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter
- Jan and I reside in Ballwin, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis
Education
- Graduated from South High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Attended Grand Rapids Community College
- B.A. in Bible and Theology from Vennard College
- M.A. in Adult Education from Michigan State University
- Completed doctoral residency at Michigan State University
- Ph.D. in Church Administration from Trinity Theological Seminary
- Additional graduate study at Huntington University
Ministry Experience
- Four years as a missionary in Latin America
- Five years at international mission headquarters
- Four years on senior staff of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations
- Remaining years as a pastor in The Wesleyan Church
- Retired in 2013
Hobbies
- Ham Radio (www.k4eq.net)
- Building radios
- Writing
- Playing the keyboard (absolutely, positively for my own enjoyment)
- Target shooting