The Vineyard Church of Freeland, Michigan
Freeland, Michigan 48623
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• Education: Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Fuller Theological Seminary)
• Experience: 2022-Present Foundling/Lead Pastor at The Vineyard Church (Freeland, Michigan) 2018-2023 Staff & Worship Pastor at New Life Vineyard Church (Midland, Michigan) 2006-2018 Manager/Sales for Verizon (Saginaw, Michigan) 2001-2005 Lead Pastor at Dice Wesleyan Church (Freeland, Michigan) 1998-2001 Assistant Pastor at Faith Wesleyan Church (Midland, Michigan)
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: What you reading is my heart. I preach not to impress nor offend, yet I suppose both happen (more the latter than the former). I preach for one reason only and that is to be faithful to the calling placed on me by the One who loved me enough to die for me. I could do no less and live with myself. I desire that my heart would resonate witht the heart of God so when you read my heart, you will be reading a reflection of God’s heart.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Jordan Seng (Bluewater Mission Honolulu, Hawaii). Sermon "Miracle Work" reminded me that "doing the stuff" should always be the result of "believing the stuff".
• One of my favorite illustrations: It was used by Rick Warren in "The Purpose Driven Church" and the point was that there are only two things we can to on earth that we won’t be able to do in heaven. 1) Sin and 2) Win the lost. And he asks the question, "which do you think God has left us to do?" Powerful!
• Family: My wife and I have been married since 1995 and we have 3 adult children.
• What my parents think of my sermons: My mom passed away when I was 19 so I look forward to her opinion when we are reunited. My dad, who passed away in 2021, was always very proud and encouraging.
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: I wish I knew!(kidding) She seems to enjoy them and she will let me know if I blew it somewhere. She’s really good about that. Also, she won’t let me preach it to her before Sunday so she can experience it just like everybody else. I have to find somebody or something to practice on!
• Best advice given to me about preaching: To summarize it would be, "Don’t search the world and move the Word; search the Word and move the world!"
• Books that have had an impact: (Besides the Bible, of course) Power Evangelism (John Wimber & Kevin Wimber) Miracle Work (Jordan Seng) Elements of Biblical Exegesis (Michael J. Gorman) The Day the Revolution Began (N.T. Wright) The Unseen Realm (Michael Heiser)
• Hobbies: Singing/Songwriting, Playing Guitar, Playing video games with my adult sons.
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: God believes in do overs!
• Something funny that happened while preaching: I was trying to say "King James Version" but it came out "King James VIRGIN". After about five minutes of cracking up we all got back on track.
• What I want on my tombstone: No reserve, no retreat and no regrets. - Bill Borden

• New Life Vineyard Christian Fellowship
• Vineyard USA