Young Life was a big part of my high school years and college years as a leader.  I have three educational degrees: Bachelors in Spanish Literature from UCLA, and a Masters of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary.  My doctoral project was "Developing a Strategy for Discipling Students in Small Groups".  Amy and I were married in 1985 and Brendan and Connor were born in 1987.  We spent 13 years in northern California as Associate Pastor at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church where I led student ministries, family ministries and evangelism.  We moved to Solana Beach Presbyterian Church in February 2003.  We love the ocean, the people, and the weather in San Diego.

Favorite Book(s):(other than the Bible)
Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis and Wild at Heart, by John Eldredge

Favorite Quote:
"Surely this is one of the most exciting hopes of Christian ministry: to be an instrument of the Spirit's upbuilding a community that, by the very quality of its life together, signals ultimate hope to the world." -Richard John Neuhaus

Favorite Food:
Homemade Paella with Chicken, Linguisa and Vegetables

Favorite Movie(s):
Saving Private Ryan, The Italian Job

Favorite Ice Cream:
Vanilla with Chocolate Syrup

Favorite Singer(s)/Band(s):
Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Favorite Outdoor Activities:
Golf

Favorite Cereal(s):
Granola and Yogurt

Favorite Sports Team(s):
How 'bout them Padres?

Favorite Drink(s):
Lemonade

Favorite Magazine(s):
Newsweek and Bon Appetit

Favorite Game(s):
Monopoly and Rummicub

Favorite Website(s):
myspace.com/closeonlycounts
solanapres.org