Presbyterian Church of Pleasantville
Pleasantville, New Jersey 8232
6096410596

• Education: BA in History (minor philosophy) From Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA MDiv. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
• Experience: 3 Years staff Camp Susque, Trout Run, PA 1 Year intern at Hamilton Congregational Church, Hamilton, Mass 2 years youth minister Quincey Presbyterian Church, Quincey Mass 1 year Chaplain to student Staff, Mt. Hermon Christian Conference and Retreat Center 1 Year guest conference Host, Mt Hermon Christian Conference and Retreat Center 4 years Associate Pastor, Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, Grosse Ile Mi. 2 Years Pastor/Head of Staff Presbyterian Church of Pleasantville, NJ
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: Remember who and whose you are.
• Family: Wife and one child, 7 months old
• What my parents think of my sermons: All parents love their kids sermons. Come on.
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: "I’ve heard it all by now. Can I just go get some coffee?"
• Best advice given to me about preaching: From Peter Stine: "Peake?" "Yes sir." "You sure this is what you want to do with your life?" "Yes sir." "Well, there will be people out there who will try you to your very core but you just preach the gospel. God will make the trees fall where he wants them." From John Stott: "Just preach the gospel. Just preach the gospel."
• Books that have had an impact: The Ragamuffan Gospel by Brenan Manning Desiring God by Piper The Cross of Christ by John Stott God’s Politics by Jim Wallace
• Hobbies: Guitar, Movies, reading, the beach, video games.
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: God loves you. Enough said.
• What I want on my tombstone: I don’t want a tombstone