“I ‘decided” to enter seminary the same way I would decide to exit a burning building.  In retrospect I was running hiding from God’s call to be a Pastor.  I thought he would want someone holier.  But since answering God’s call I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am finally where God wants me.  Since then I’ve bee blessed more than I could have imagined or wanted.”

 

I hope We serve God – today, tomorrow and the next and every day ‘til the Last Day, I hope We stay together under the umbrella, I hope we take care of our youth- teaching them doctrine and instilling/nurturing/growing/planting a strong faith.  I hope we hold each other to our Confirmation Vows, I hope we are changing the world, people- bringing Gods peace and power to bear in all unrighteous places in the world.  I hope our worship, in whatever form, is true worship.  I hope we remain standing on word alone, faith alone, Christ alone.  I hope we are preaching and living the Gospel.  I hope it comes up with shorter forms and longer faith.

 

Why he would like to come to Saron and Ashland: 

He has been ministering to three different congregations for 12 years and feels it’s time for a change and can put a lot more time and energy having only one church.  They would like to be closer to family, Mother lives in Northern Minn. and a brother lives in Poplar. Ashland has a great school system and can provide more opportunities for the twins.  He is ready for a new and stimulating ministry.