BIO:

II am available for private counseling, life coaching, workshops, retreats and pulpit supply. One of my strengths is making the Bible practical. Just as a carpenter needs a good set of tools to get the job done, Christians need a good "set of tools to get the job done” for living the Christian life. So my workshops focus on the practical -- taking the truths of the Bible and applying them to day-to-day life situations and problems.

I use lessons gleaned from my own struggles and victories and 25 years of ministry. I work best in small, informal settings because I enjoy interacting with my audience. Below is a list of the workshops I offer. If you have a topic in mind that’s not on the list I can create a workshop that’s fine-tuned for your needs.

Secrets of Long-term Marriages; How To Be An Awesome Dad; Coffee Cup Counseling; Loss, Grief, and Recovery; Freedom and Forgiveness; Disaster and Crisis Counseling; Growing a Small Group Ministry; Growing Kids Who Turn Out Right; Conflict Resolution; Discovering God’s Will For Your Life; Guilt, Grace and Legalism.

My Most Popular Workshop: Coffee Cup Counseling. This workshop teaches people the skills they need to help friends or family, or to counsel in a ministry setting. It outlines biblical steps for people who are struggling with the tough issues of life.

I graduated from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon. I’m an ordained Baptist minister. Madeline and I have been married for 33 years. We’ve ministered in California, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Colorado.