Senior Pastor

I was born and raised in the East Bay area of San Francisco. First in a little town called Albany and at the age of 12 we moved out to Walnut Creek. Came up to Sac State and received my bachelor's degree in sociology, not completely sure if I was going into law enforcement or the ministry. My first choices for seminary were either Princeton or Fuller, but really felt called to attend San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. This time of study and reflection really challenged the foundations of what I thought I believed and solidified my faith. I am deeply committed to preaching the word of God, because I truly believe it contains transforming good news for all of humanity. After 7 1/2 years in the east, serving a large congregation as the associate pastor to youth and missions, I returned to California to serve two other congregations, and there was also a divine appointment to marry my wife Amy. Amy is truly a wonderful gift from God; her humor, wisdom and insights, and spiritual depth really make for an outstanding partnership in marriage. To know Amy is to completely understand what is meant by "the better half". During the past 3 1/2 years in Phoenix God has done some amazing things, and will continue to do so at Northminster Presbyterian Church through the leadership He has called to be there. I have never felt the joy of a new call combined with the secure and familiar feelings of coming home -- but I like it! Some of my golfing buddies already have a tee time lined up.