I grew up attending a Catholic church with my mother. I had no real understanding of the Bible, sin, who God was, or what a relationship with Him meant, nor was I concerned with such things.
When I was 18, my father trusted Christ, and he had a pastor share the gospel with me and give me a gospel tract. I resisted initially and was frustrated that I was being confronted with such things. Much of my frustration came from being a rebellious teenager committed to a sinful lifestyle, which eventually led to my expulsion from high school. Yet the gospel that had been presented to me weighed heavily on my mind.
My upbringing actually made it easy for me to believe in God, as I always had in some sense. However, that gospel tract introduced me to the truth that the wages of sin is death and that there was no hope for eternal life outside of genuine faith in Christ. It was not difficult for me to recognize that I had sinned before God, but before reading that tract, I had never truly cared about my sin or the things of God.
Over the next several months, I repeatedly read that tract along with the Bible until I came to realize that I truly believed the gospel, needed to repent, and must place my faith in Christ alone for salvation. By my bedside, I repented of my sin and trusted Christ alone to save me. My girlfriend, now my wife, also truly placed her faith in Christ, and we were baptized together a few months after our conversion.
My conversion was transformative. Shortly afterward, we joined Grace Baptist Church in Harrisonville, Missouri. By the age of 21, my wife and I were serving in various leadership and ministry capacities, where I led the youth group, taught, preached, completed Faith Bible Institute (3 year laymen’s survey of the entire Bible and core doctrines), and served in various other ministries. Old things had passed away; behold, all things had become new.
In 2021, we moved from the Kansas City, Missouri, area. After trying various churches, and once we found a more permanent home, we began searching for a church best for us and found Littleton Bible Chapel in late 2023. Since coming to LBC, we have served in various ministries, including teaching second and third grade Sunday School for two years; serving as a leader, teacher, and listener in AWANA; serving on the Safety Team and with the Junior High youth group; participating in discipleship and counseling ministry; and helping lead the Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study as it grew larger or in Jonathon Newcome’s absence.
Professionally, I have spent my entire career in the water utility industry and the past 12 years serving in leadership capacities. Currently, and for the past five years, I have worked for the City of Englewood as a Utilities Director of Operations and Maintenance, overseeing a team of more than 70 staff members. My responsibilities include oversight of the water treatment plant, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, stormwater, water rights, capital projects, and a budget exceeding $50 million, along with oversight of various other divisions.
Beginning in 2024, I completed the Biblical Eldership class and was invited into the elder exposure program in January 2026. In addition, I have been meeting near weekly with Alex Strauch since September 2025, where he has served as a mentor to me concerning eldership and how to “Lead with Love.” I have greatly enjoyed being a part of LBC and serving alongside others in its various ministries.
The pastors and authors who have played the most significant roles in influencing my theology and desire for ministry include Jonathan Edwards, John Flavel, Thomas Goodwin, John MacArthur, John Owen, and Alex Strauch.
Ashley and I have been married for 22 years, and together we have the joy of raising our 10- year-old daughter, Olivia. Outside of church and work, I serve as one of the varsity football coaches for Front Range Christian School, enjoy watching Olivia participate in the Denver Young Artist Orchestra Strings Ensemble, and Ashley and I are working with Hope & Home as we prepare for the possibility of serving as foster parents.
