Background: Born August 22, 1950. Pastor, educator, missions and evangelism leader. Raised in Columbus, Ohio, where father was a church planter and executive director of state convention.

Education: Bachelor of arts from Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky. Master of divinity from Southern Seminary, Louisville. Doctorate degree from Free University of Amsterdam.

First Job: Mowing grass for the neighbors.

Biggest Challenge: Living for Jesus every day.

Long-Range Goal: To live for Christ until final breath and to be a good husband and father.

Likes Most About Job: Sharing with people one-on-one the claims of Christ.

Likes Least: Filling out information forms for NAMB.

Favorite Scripture: "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV)

Hobbies: Reading, fitness, helping to coach Little League, spending time with family.

If I Could Change One Thing In My Life: I wouldn't change a thing. "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (I Thessalonians 5:18 NIV)