For as long as I can remember, I have been walking beside others in their relationship with God. I have had other people through the years who have influenced me through their own loving posture of compassionate listening toward me. God has shaped me with the gift of being a husband of over 25 years, and a father of two adult children. My own lived experience with God in the everydayness of life, while being particular and unique to me, is the place from which I authentically listen to other people’s  story.  I have had the opportunity to be a pastor in local churches for over 25 years, which has offered space for me to journey with a variety of diverse people in various seasons of life. I have personally been in some form of formal spiritual direction since 2006. I have been trained  as a Spiritual Director and Spiritual Direction Supervisor.  I am also trained to accompany people who are making the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, through the Jesuit Institute South Africa. I personally made the Spiritual Exercises in retreat in January 2017. I lead retreats around topics such as prayer, journaling, Scripture mediation, silence and solitude.   

My Education includes a Bachelor of Biblical Studies (Ozark Christian College: Joplin, Missouri), a Master of Divinity - Spiritual Theology (Regent College: Vancouver, Canada) and a Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Direction  (Fuller Theological Seminary: Pasadena, California).