As the Lead Pastor at Maranatha, I have the incredible privilege of leading our staff and elder team. My heartbeat is to help people "join the journey of knowing Jesus." Every single week is a fresh opportunity to help people grow deeper in their relationship with God. I get to do this practically by leading meetings, hosting small groups, and preaching God’s Word on Sunday mornings. It is an honor to pastor and lead the church family here at Maranatha!

The verse that constantly challenges and encourages me to pursue Christ is Mark 10:27: "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."  Whenever things feel overwhelming, God uses this verse to remind me that we aren't meant to do life in our own strength. Through His power, the impossible becomes possible.

Without a doubt, Billy Graham. He was just a humble farm boy, yet God used him to transform the world with the good news of the Gospel. Billy essentially preached one core message over and over again: the saving grace of Jesus. He loved the Lord with all of his heart, mind, soul, and strength, and he remained faithful to his calling to share the greatest story ever told. His passion and focus are what I strive for every day.

More than anything, I want people to experience unconditional love. God is love, Jesus is love, and as followers of Christ, we are called to love people exactly where they are. My prayer is that from the moment someone walks through our doors, they feel genuinely loved—and that this love inspires them to join us on the journey of knowing Jesus.

My family is all about having fun and enjoying each other's company! You can usually find us training together for a 5k, splashing around at the local pool, hosting friends for a backyard BBQ, or just winding down with pizza and a movie night. We love making memories together!