Position
Bible Teacher
Education
BA Bible and Theology (Crown College)
MDiv Biblical Interpretation and Exposition (Sioux Falls Seminary)
MA Church History (St. John’s University)
PhD Historical Theology: Reformation and Post-Reformation Studies (Calvin Theological Seminary)
About Me
I was born in St. Cloud, MN. After graduating from Sauk Rapids (MN) High School, I attended Crown College, graduating in 1980. Even before I completed my undergraduate degree, I was working as an assistant pastor. After graduating, I worked as a pastor for eight years.
In 1988, I left pastoral ministry to resume my education. Over the next ten years, I completed a Master of Divinity Degree at Sioux Falls Seminary, a Master of Arts Degree at St. John’s University, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Calvin Theological Seminary.
I began working in secondary education in 1998, first in a part-time capacity, then, beginning in 1999, in a full-time position. In addition to working in secondary education, I have held post-secondary adjunct positions, both onsite and online.
In 2012, I committed to working full-time in online education, when I accepted a full-time position with Ignite Christian Academy. I am interested in church history, historical theology, biblical studies, and systematic theology.
My wife and I were married in 1978. We have two adult sons, who are both married, and three grandchildren. In addition to Minnesota, my wife and I have lived in Wisconsin and South Dakota. We currently live in Cutlerville, MI, a suburb of Grand Rapids.
Favorite Verse
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (ESV Colossians 3:1-3)
First Job
My first job was delivering the St. Cloud Times, a job I held for seven years.
Hobbies
My hobbies are facilitating Bible and theology courses, research of topics relevant to the courses I facilitate, and riding my bike.
Favorite Place
I am not a traveler, but I enjoy visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Traverse City, St. Ignace, and the Upper Peninsula (all in Michigan).
Person I’d Like to Meet
I would like to meet the students I encounter online.