God called Starla and I to Basin in 2016 and we are super blessed to be able to return to Wyoming where Starla was born and raised and where we worked in the outdoor industry for 10 years earlier in our marriage. We love the beauty and outdoor opportunities that the Bighorn Basin offers, but most of all we love the people and are humbled to be able to partner with the men and women of this local body to spread the good news of Jesus and "make disciples who make disciples"
I earned my bachelors in Christian Ministry from Trinity International University in Deerfield Illinois and am completing my MA in Theological studies through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Starla and I have six children, four of whom we adopted out of the foster system. Our youngest three just graduated this Spring and will be pursuing further education. Starla and I are anticipating the transition to "empty nesters".
I grew up on the mission field in Peru South America where my parents served with Wycliffe. God used these formative years to instill in me a love for missions and other cultures as well as showing Himself to be a BIG God.
In my free time I enjoy the outdoor opportunities Wyoming provides with a special passion for Elk Hunting and fly-fishing.
I am a Western Seminary Graduate with a degree in Ministry & Leadership. I have real desire to better serve both the church and the people in the Big Horn Basin. I love working with people in our church and our community. I am blessed to be apart of our body of believers here at Basin First Baptist Church. I have a passion for administration and oversight type work. I have worked here for the past 7 years and been a part of this church for 11 years now.
Lindsay and I have been married for 17 years and have five children. We have lived in the Big Horn Basin for the last 11 years. We love being outdoors and traveling.
In my free time I love being outdoors and have a real passion for elk hunting and duck hunting.
I am a three year old transplant to Wyoming! Having retired from full time ministry, specifically in church administration, it is my desire to serve the Lord by serving the people in the Basin in ministry at our new home church.
My hobbies include music, traveling, gardening, hospitality, researching and writing. My greater joy though is being married to my best friend (of almost five decades), being Nana, and homeschooling two of our grandkids.