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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religion |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Location | Van Wert, Ohio, United States |
| Introduction | I am a husband, father of four, and also by vocation, a pastor. My interests, though centering in things theological, are varied, as you will see. I am passionate about my family, church and civic life. Theologically, I subscribe without reservation to confessions of the Lutheran Church as found in the Book of Concord of 1580. These I understand to be the correct exposition of the Word of God. Prior to entering the seminary I worked for five years in state level politics, and also have a passion for good governance and public service. I had the pleasure of serving a state legislator in my early years who I consider one of the most decent men I have ever known, so over time you'll hear a little political discussion here, but you will rarely find me cynical. Most of the people with whom I worked "in the process" were hardworking public servants. You will find a similar level of respect for those in church governance here. For example, though I consider myself one of those committed to putting a smiling face on confessional Lutheran theology, I will honor those elected to office, even if I disagree with them profoundly. |
| Interests | In no particular order: The "Big Questions, " Theology, Christian Missions (missiology), Sports, Politics, Economics, Marriage and Parenting, Music and Culture, History and Philosophy, Governance and Leadership, Exegesis, Preaching, and Pastoral Theology. |
| Favorite Movies | Again, in no particular order: The Matrix, The Natural, Gandhi, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The West Wing, The Rookie, The Sound of Music, Parent Trap, The Bourne Trilogy, Documentaries: Lewis and Clark, The Civil War, The War by Ken Burns, Commanding Heights: The Battle for the Global Economy by Daniel Yergin (some of the most informative, insightful and best explanation you'll ever find about the philosophical roots of "globalization." |
| Favorite Music | The Concordia Theological Seminary Kantorei, Lenny Kravitz, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Curtis Chapman, Gloria Dei Cantores, Joe Williams, Sonny Boy Williamson. |
| Favorite Books | The Letter to the Hebrews, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, The Last Lion: Alone (the best non-Biblical book I've ever read) by William Manchester, Trinity, Exodus and The Haj by Leon Uris, Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, The Hammer of God by Bo Giertz. |