New Hope Adventist Church
Fulton, Maryland 20759
301-854-1866

• Education: BA in theology from La Sierra University MA in Religion from Andrews University D.Min from McCormick Theological Seminary
• Experience: I have been a pastor for 18 years. A church administrator within a district judiciary for 8 years. An editor of Ministry magazine for 11 years. A college administrator and teacher for two years. Have also taught as an adjunct professor for the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on the D.Min level, for Columbia Union College, and for Avondale College in Australia
• Sermon or series that made a difference: 1. It’s Not My Fault -- A series on taking responsibility 2. Purpose Driven Life Series 3. Finding true happiness series
• One of my favorite illustrations: Thermostat and thermometer. One acts and the other reacts
• Family: Married to Phyllis for 41 years. She is American, born in San Diego. I am British, born in South Africa. We have two daughters born in Scotland.
• What my parents think of my sermons: Too elderly
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: Great
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Preach to people’s needs
• Books that have had an impact: What’s so Amazing about Grace by Philip Yancy The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge Good to Great by Jim Collins Sacred Thirst by M Craig Barnes Deep Change by Robert Quinn Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf Soultsunami by Leonard Sweet
• Hobbies: Reading, bird watching, and model trains
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: No one can make you unhappy or feel hurt unless you allow the other person to hurt you
• Something funny that happened while preaching: Nothing stands out
• What I want on my tombstone: He lived a contented life