I thought I'd share a little bit more about myself with you. My journey with Grace Church began in 1993 alongside my incredible wife, Heidi. Together, we've navigated the joys and challenges of ministry and family life. We are the proud parents of six amazing children and three fantastic daughters-in-law. My family is my greatest joy, and I cherish every moment we get to serve together, making Jesus' love tangible to those around us.

 

We are so blessed to be a part of the movement of Grace Church of Greater Akron. Over these 30 plus years, the Lord has grown us into a vibrant multi-campus congregation where we see around 12,000 people engage with us every month.

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One of the most exciting aspects of my work is leading Grace Church’s "30 in 30" mission, aiming to plant 30 churches in 30 years. This vision isn't about expanding our footprint, it's about going into the communities around us where the gospel is hard to find and raising up pastors, missionaries, and church leaders who are passionate about reaching people and furthering God's Kingdom. I count it an incredible privilege to work with an excellent team dedicated to this mission.

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In addition to my role at Grace Church, I am honored to serve as the President of Momentum Ministry Partners. This incredible organization is dedicated to partnering with the local church in equipping and empowering the next generation of Christian leaders.

 

Through dynamic conferences, leadership training, and practical ministry resources, Momentum Ministry Partners seeks to inspire young people to passionately pursue their faith and make a meaningful impact in their communities. It truly is a joy to lead a team committed to fostering spiritual growth and helping young leaders discover their God-given potential whether that be through full time ministry or within their marketplace career.

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