I entered into pastoral ministry because I have been saved and shaped by the grace of Jesus Christ and I desire to see others be transformed by the same grace found in the Gospel of Christ. Jesus is our only hope! My passion as a pastor is to preach the Gospel, help others know Jesus, and share the Gospel of Christ to as many as possible.

My wife and I both love the Vancouver area. It is a beautiful city that has a great need for the Gospel and a place where we both have grown stronger in our faith. Laurelwood is a church that knows and loves God’s Word and loves one another with the love and support of Christ. We want to be in our local community extending the love of Christ here in Vancouver.

With God’s help, I see Laurelwood Church impacting the community of Vancouver by being both a faithful witness to the Gospel of Christ in Vancouver and a place that reaches out to our community to share Christ through both our words and our deeds. We want to see individuals and families healthier and stronger through the ministry of the Gospel here at Laurelwood.

Education: I graduated with my BA in Philosophy from San Francisco State University in 2015. I received my MDiv from Western Seminary in 2021.

Hometown: Elk Grove, California

Family: Married to my wife Francesca in 2017. We have a daughter named Elsie who was born in 2021 and a second named Ruth, born in 2024.

Favorite Scripture Verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” -John 15:5

Favorite Biblical Character: Moses

Favorite Hobby: Golfing, watching sports, and hanging out with my family.

Favorite Food/Drink: My favorite food is chicken wings and my favorite drink is a quality dark-roast coffee.