St. Stephens Orthodox Church
West Brookfield, Massachusetts 01585
508 867 0366

• Education: Berean University - Certificate Of Ministry With A/G St. Michaels Seminary - (2003 - 2007) St. Stephen’s Orthodox Theological Seminary - (2008-2009)
• Experience: Associate Pastor Ware Community Church (Assemblies of God) Deacon (Emmanuel Orthodox Church) Deacon (St. Stephens Orthodox Church) Pastor (St. Stephens Orthodox Church) Pastor (Emmanuel Orthodox Church 2010 - Current)
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: May not be pretty but they’ll preach...
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Inductive Study Through The Gospel Of Mark - Rev. Harold Staiti
• One of my favorite illustrations: The crumpled up dollar holds it’s value as does the crumpled up sinner.
• Family: Wife of 12 years, 3 kids, Boy, Girl,Boy
• What my parents think of my sermons: They enjoy, dont like when I use them as an illustration...
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: I dont think she enjoys the sermons I preach at home but from the pulpit I believe she enjoys! :)
• Best advice given to me about preaching: If you are willing, He is able!
• Books that have had an impact: For The Life Of The World Alexander Schmemann Mere Christianity CS Lewis Orthodoxy GK Chesterton
• Hobbies: Software development Outdoors Spending time with Family, Reading Christian material / Scriptures Good wine and dating my wife :)
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: God loves you, God is not made at you, What God wants from you, is you.
• Something funny that happened while preaching: Dropped incense on the carpet and started a fire in the middle of liturgical services, which I put out with holy water.
• What I want on my tombstone: I did not know much, but thank God I know Him!!!