Smithville Mennonite Church
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• Education: Goshen College, Ashland Seminary
• Experience: I started as a youth pastor at Pleasant View Mennonite Church in 1992, then was called as lead pastor at Smithville Mennonite Church in 2006 and have been there since.
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: I still feel like I'm on my learners permit, judge gently. They can be watched at smc585.org-let me know your thoughts :)
• Sermon or series that made a difference: 10 Commandments
• Family: My dear wife since 1997, 3 boys since 2002, 2004, 2005-what blessings!
• What my parents think of my sermons: They still can't believe I do sermons!
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: She hears each one twice-and is still listening...
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Preach the Word
• Hobbies: Yo-Yos, Bruder Minis, Juggle sticks, playing Ultimate frisbee,
• Something funny that happened while preaching: I set off a bear trap and people jumped.
• What I want on my tombstone: He finally stopped talking...