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Greetings in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ!

I serve as the Director of School Ministry at Shepherd of the Hills and it is my blessing to pastor a “congregation” of 500 students and their families! I lead our School Chapel Worship Service every Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. Visitors are always welcomed to join us in uplifting praise and worship of our living God. I also teach 8^th- grade religion classes, lead faculty devotions, and work with our students on a variety of issues facing them in their young lives.

On Saturdays at 6:00 p.m., I help lead our Prime Time Praise (PTP) worship service. PTP is a contemporary worship service centered on God’s Word and accompanied by upbeat and reflective music. Encouragement and hope are offered through a message of God’s work and grace in our lives, and Holy Communion is served at every service. Come join us and be touched by God and His glory!

On Sunday mornings, I help lead singing and music for our Sunday School Opening with our younger children (ages 2 – 5^th grade) in the School Cafeteria (9:15 a.m.) along with our music minister, Craig Meissler. I also provide Confirmation Instruction for our 7^th grade (and older) students. Our Confirmation program begins each September and lasts 14 months, concluding on Reformation Sunday (end of October). We meet every Sunday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Room Library.

Prior to God’s leading me to Shepherd of the Hills, I enjoyed a 23-year career at USAA in San Antonio. I have a Bachelors degree in Business Mgmt. from OLLU, having also attended Texas A&M Univ. for 2 ½ years. In 2005, I completed my certification as a Commissioned Minister of Religion through the LCMS Colloquy Program.

My wife Nancy and I have been married 28 years, and we are blessed with two wonderful sons: Aaron and Ryan.