He entered the ministry later in life, at the age of 36. He graduated from seminary in 1983 with an MDiv degree, graduating with Academic Honors. He was able to begin his work in 1980 with the town...view moreHe entered the ministry later in life, at the age of 36. He graduated from seminary in 1983 with an MDiv degree, graduating with Academic Honors. He was able to begin his work in 1980 with the town that had requested his presence, being recommended by one of the town’s police commissioners.
Much of his training while in seminary was centered around his interest in becoming a police chaplain. He found this interest as a result of completing an internship for one semester with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. He learned a lot while being involved in this internship, and he enjoyed it very much!
He was with this same town for a period of twenty-one years, retiring from this employment at the end of 2001. Through the years, he was able to accumulate much experience in a variety of circumstances arising from his work with the officers and staff of the town police department, as well as with members of the general public who came into contact with the police department for various reasons.view less