Leadership

I grew up in Colorado, having spent most of my time on my grandparent’s ranch and farm outside of Yuma and attending school in Greeley. I met my only love, Trish, after having graduated from college and moving to Denver to teach high school social studies. After getting married, Trish and I moved to San Diego where I attended business school and Trish worked as an aerospace engineer. After years of rebellion against God, culminating in being an arguing atheist living in Seattle, I was saved by our Lord in my early 40’s when I was working as a business executive in the tech industry. Trish and I felt a call to pastoral ministry, so we moved back to Denver so I could attend Denver Seminary and she went to work in ministry for K-LOVE Media. After receiving my M.Div at Denver Seminary, I was called to be the Senior Pastor of Redemption Hills Church. Serving the people of God, preaching God’s word, loving Jesus, glorifying God, and being with Trish are the loves of my life. Trish and I have a grown son and daughter named Erich and Hannah. Trish and I enjoy the outdoors and I like spending time reading, writing, riding my bike, playing golf, and spending time with those in need to hear the Good News.

Spouse: Trish
Children: Erich and Hannah
Education: B.A. from University of Northern Colorado, M.B.A. from University of San Diego, M.Div from Denver Seminary

The Bible, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas, Free to Choose by Milton Friedman, Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther, Born Again by Charles Colson, Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey, Desiring God by John Piper, How Now Shall We Live by Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey, The Reason for God by Tim Keller

I have had the joy of serving as Worship Pastor at Redemption Hills Church since November 2024. My family began attending Redemption Hills in 2020, and from the beginning we encountered a community marked by both deep theological conviction and genuine love. I was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado, where I also met my wife, Charis, in 2018. We were married in 2021 and now have one beautiful daughter, Evelynne. I grew up in a Christ-loving, musical home and trusted in Christ at a young age. Though I never set out to pursue church leadership, the Lord steadily drew me into leading His people in worship in various capacities.

As my faith has matured, I’ve come to see that worship is far more than music—it is a lifestyle of joyful sacrifice (Romans 12:1). Scripture is clear that we were created to worship God. When we don’t, we inevitably give our devotion to something else, or even to ourselves. My goal as a worship pastor is to direct the praise of the saints to its rightful object by leading with both joy and reverence, and by reminding the church who our God is, what He has done and what He will do. Redemption Hills has been instrumental in shaping my family’s walk with Christ, and it is a privilege to now serve and grow alongside this body of believers.

Early faith years: "From the Inside Out" & "I Surrender" (Hillsong), "Send Me Out" (Fee)
Current favorite worship songs: "All My Boast is in Jesus" (Getty Music), "Jesus, Your Mercy" (Sovereign Grace Music)
All time favorites: "The Call" (Neal Morse Band), "Radical" (Disciple), "Live Like I Believe" (Dead Set Saints)