Generally Speaking

  • Birthday and place: July 3rd, Spokane, WA
  • Grew up in: Kennewick, WA
  • Family: Wife: Laura, Daughter: Harper, Son: Vaughn
  • Occupation: Professional Kickboxer
  • Your roles and responsibilities at Crossview: Lead Pastor
  • Education:  BA Degree Whitworth University 2002,  MA Teaching Grand Canyon University 2005 ,  Grad Studies Certificate in Theology Western Seminary 2007
  • How you ended up at Crossview: It all started in my living room as a bible study and God grew it to become a family of believers.
  • Hobbies: Laughing with my wife (which especially is fun while watching The Office television show), Playing the guitar for my son, hanging out with the family in the backyard or park, and water skiing at flathead lake.

Favorites

  • Favorite Books: Well besides the Bible, A Grace Disguised by Gerry Sittser, and as a kid I always loved Hatchet by Gary Paulson.
  • Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Nacho Libre, Disney cartoon Robin Hood, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
  • Favorite Bands/Music: Switchfoot, Jesus Culture, Hillsong United, The Muse, and my brother’s band Dance Illuminate
  • Favorite Word: Besides Jesus….Laura(I’m a sap)
  • Favorite Television Character and Why: Dwight Shrute
  • Favorite Cartoon Character and Why: Baloo the Bear from Tale Spin, The jungle Book, and Robin Hood,
  • Favorite Place to Visit: Montana, not crowded except with trees. I love to water ski, campfire, and just relax at flat head lake.
  • Favorite Place You’d Like to Visit: All the islands in Hawaii
  • A Few Other Favorite Things: Favorite Food: Mexican, Favorite Pizza: Papa Johns, Favorite Hot Sauce: Tabasco, Favorite Coffee Shop, Roasters, Favorite Video Game: anything Mario Singer? Jon Foreman. Store? Best Buy. Fast Food? In and Out T.V. Show? Chuck. Branch of the Military? The GI Joe team

Behind The Scenes

  • Secret Talent: I can do a back flip from the ground.
  • Wildest Dream: Meet Chuck Norris
  • What gets you Excited? Seeing God alive in people
  • What gets you Bummed? Lame Excuses

Faith & Vision

  • Your Hope and Vision for Crossview: To raise up strong believers in Christ that change the community and the world.
  • How long have you known the Lord? Since 1986
  • Faith Upbringing: Baptist and Non-denominational

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