I was born in central Illinois and spent the first 18 years of my life in the small town of St. Joseph.  Watching my parents lead worship at church and living in a home often filled with song, I quickly became rooted in music.  I started participating in worship at a  young age, singing my first solo in front of the church in fourth grade and from these beginnings, life brought choirs, bands, guitar, theater, musicals, and much more...

​And it's also at this young age that I prayed to surrender my life to Jesus and began a journey with Him that would guide my heart and my life to this day.  Choosing to follow Christ is the most important decision I've made and continues to shape who I am today.

After high school, I enrolled in the School of Music at Millikin University in Decatur, IL where I gained even more experience in leading worship for InterVarsity, managing the on-campus recording studio and even heading overseas with the "flagship" choral group, University Choir.

Shortly after graduating, I was asked to join the staff of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN.  During my time at WOC, I witnessed the church grow from 2,500 to nearly 10,000 in weekly attendance while serving as a weekend worship leader, the high school worship leader and even a short period as assistant to the technical director.

While living in TN, I also met my wife and best friend, Katie.  We've been married for over 20 years and have three beautiful kids, Emerson and Bentley, and Jackson.

In 2011, our family moved to the western suburbs of Chicago where I was on staff at Christ Community Church - a multi-site congregation in St. Charles, IL - for nearly 12 years.  I had the honor and privilege of serving as the Student Worship Pastor, Worship Pastor at the St. Charles campus, and - for the concluding three years - the Lead Worship Pastor for all of Christ Community. I regularly led weekend worship as well as helped to lead and oversee the regional worship pastors and musical planning processes.

Then in 2023, I was invited to come and join the team at CrossPoint Church in Crown Point, IN, where I am currently the Worship Pastor.

Leading others in worship and striving to create an atmosphere where people can hear from God and express their love and gratitude for Him is my passion.  I love music and I love using my gifts to make Christ known.