Describe your primary responsibilities at First Pres. I get to tell the story of how God is working in us individually and corporately in all kind of creative ways: videos, photos, stories and social media.

What do you enjoy about working at First Pres? In my full-time work as a journalism instructor and mentor to student journalists, I teach and advise how to tell stories. At First Pres, I get to do it. And I find that both roles help the other: In teaching, I learn new ways to tell stories, and in doing it at First Pres, I stay fresh in my skills for students. I also love being able to combine my passion for communications with my love for Jesus and his church.          

Tell us about your family. My wife, Melissa, and I have been married since 2000. We have three children, two who are in college and one in middle school.               

Favorite food? Italian food. My dream trip is to go to Italy one day and sample all that excellent food.

Favorite books? I really enjoy biographies, especially ones that contain excellent storytelling.

What Bible passage stands out to you? In John 15, Jesus tells his followers that they should abide in Him, and that they can’t really do anything without abiding in him. That’s the kind of relationship I want to have with Jesus.