​One of my most proud achievements is my involvement with the Life Hurts program at Hosanna! Church in Lakeville MN. I work with at-risk youth dealing with addiction or parents with addictions, abuse victims, those who lost a parent or parents are getting divorced, or those with self-destructive habits like cutting and eating disorders.

During tough times in my personal and professional lives, my faith brought me through, and the people at church helped guide me through these very rough patches. Because of what I have seen God do in my life and the lives of others, I strive to keep my relationship with God first and foremost.

Another passion is mentoring men released from prison and helping them to develop a life free from their old struggles. Watching them succeed is always an awesome thing to witness. I am now a Certified Life Coach, and I have coached and mentored men who need a loving person to come alongside them. I am on the board of Life Rebuilders/Midwest Challenge, and have worked with residents of MN Teen Challenge. I also love the folks at Damascus Way – a halfway house very close to my heart.

I have recently been participating in a gathering called Chain Breakers, led by Don Weld. Don has an amazing heart for the Lord and men trying to get life right. It has been really cool to see what they are doing, and I hope to become a bigger part of that ministry. 

Suzanne and I also enjoy investing in marriages and with those about to take the trip down the aisle! We are trained in the Prepare and Enrich pre-marriage course and love working through the course with those to be wed. We have also been through the Ron Deal Blended Family training, and have led many Blended and Blessed courses.

If you'd like to learn more about the ministries we are involved in—for yourself, a loved one, or maybe to get involved yourself—check out the websites linked in the menu, and please send me a message. I'd love to hear from you!