He became a follower of Jesus Christ on July 18, 1971. From 1975 to 1980, he was trained to be a pastor at the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, now Cornerstone University. Following grad...view moreHe became a follower of Jesus Christ on July 18, 1971. From 1975 to 1980, he was trained to be a pastor at the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, now Cornerstone University. Following graduation, he went on to pastor four churches in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Since 2007 he has been deeply involved in serving the Lord at the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission in Niagara Falls, New York, where he has ministered as Mission Pastor and presently as Executive Director. He has been married to JoAnn since December 24, 1973 and has two special daughters, Rachel and Amber, and three beautiful grandchildren.view less