Serving as the pastor of St. John Lutheran Church is a truly wonderful privilege. Every day, I have the joy of pointing people—whether they are hurting, struggling, questioning, or just looking for hope—straight to Jesus. It’s an honor to share His forgiveness, help others grow in God’s promises, and discover together how His grace changes our everyday lives.

Here at St. John, God has blessed me with an incredible church and school family. This is a community that deeply cares about Jesus, His people, and the world around us, and we are passionate about sharing God’s love in everything we do.

My journey here began in 2000, following my time serving a dual-parish in Fort Morgan and Hillrose, Colorado. Whether out west in laid-back ranch country or here in the fast-paced energy of suburbia, I’ve found that the most important truth remains the same: we are at our best when we are connected to Christ.

Home for me is right here in Grayslake with my wonderful wife, Lisa. She shares a heart for service, both at church helping us build closer connections and in our community as a mental health counselor. Whenever our schedules allow, we love to travel together and marvel at the beauty of God’s creation.