John is a gifted teacher and shepherd who loves people and deeply desires to communicate God's truths to the modern world.

After graduating Wheaton College with a B.A. in Communications, he earned an M.Div. Denver Seminary.  After graduation, John moved to Washington State where he became the youth pastor at a thriving church.  Bucking the trend for youth pastors who stay in one assignment for less than 24 months, he served faithfully for nearly 240 months as the leader of both the high school and middle school groups!

In 2008, John informed the leadership at his church that he felt God was calling him to live a Kingdom lifestyle outside the pastoral vocation.  Stepping out in faith without a clear calling to a next venue, he is currently substitute teaching in the local public schools and enjoying God’s provision in unusual ways.

John is a profoundly biblical thinker, an effective communicator, and a very down-to-earth person.  He relates well to a wide variety of ages and particularly enjoys learning new names and finding out the stories of the people around him.

John lives in Richland, Washington with Jessica, his wife of 13 years, and their three sons Will, Clay, and Joe.