About

I serve as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where I walk alongside those experiencing homelessness. I also pastor at River Corner Church, a simple community of Jesus followers.

I’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University, researching the intersection of the theological, historical, and practical implications of the Lord’s Prayer for the Church. I hold a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry and a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Fuller Seminary, as well as an MBA in Executive Leadership from City Vision University.

My journey has taken me from a spiritual search and chasing adventure to encountering Jesus and becoming a pastor. Along the way, I’ve grown deeply committed to lead a quiet life at a slower pace, embracing simplicity and faith in a chaotic world and a church culture often driven by excess.

In addition to ministry and academic work, my creative efforts include developing resources on the Lord’s Prayer, writing reflections on spiritual formation and simplicity at the Lead A Quiet Life blog on Patheos, co-hosting the Discovering God Podcast, coaching others at Quiet Way Co, and creating coastal-inspired art through Right Coastline.

I’m a follower of Jesus, happily married to Katie McLain, and the proud dad of three wonder-filled daughters. I’m still learning what it means to follow Jesus—not always getting it right, but trying to say yes to Jesus a little more each day. Some days I’m writing academic papers; other days, I still feel like a kid figuring out what I want to be when I grow up. I love encouraging others along the way and would be glad to have a conversation over coffee.

Though the punk and hardcore scenes shaped my youth, my dream is to grow old drinking coffee by the beach, selling t-shirts on the boardwalk, and spending more time in a hammock than I probably should—ideally with reggae playing in the background.

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