Graduated from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN — May 2004

Began serving as Pastor at Salem Lutheran Church (ELCA), Jackson, MN — June 1, 2004.
Served here for 12 years

Ordained into the ministry of Word and Sacrament — July 2, 2004

Began serving as Pastor at Belmont Lutheran Church (ELCA), rural Jackson, MN — December 2005
This was a contract for services with Salem.

Became a Certified Pastor in Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) — August 2015

Began serving as Senior Pastor at Living Word Lutheran Church (LCMC), Puyallup — May 29, 2016.
The congregation purchased their first building after being a “church in a box” (renting space) for 10 years. Moved to Graham, WA — October 2019.
Served here for 5 years.

Began serving as Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (LCMC), Buffalo Center, IA — August 29, 2021 – current
For more information on my current ministry context, visit our website at:
https://www.bethlehemlutheranbc.com/