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I still remember the first moment Christ came into my life as a six-year old boy. Raised in a dysfunctional situation, and desperate for love, God came into my heart. I knew God the Father was real, I knew He loved me, and I knew in that moment that He had a purpose for my life.

Far from living a perfect life, I have been blessed to experience the highs of lows of life, marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, business, non-profit leadership, and full-time ministry. Ordained as a Minister with Ministers Network Canada and their predecessor, CFCM, since 1998, my career began in full-time ministry for 13 years, pastoring two thriving churches and leading a Bible college that was international in reach. Then, I went full-time into business and now seek to follow the example of Paul in terms of marketplace ministry, both as a “tent-maker” in business and actively leading a growing congregation at Calgary Hope Church.

I am people-first, and most passionate about supporting people, relationships, entrepreneurs, churches, businesses, and non-profits to thrive. I am also passionate about mental health and workplace mental health in particular and changing the world by changing the workplace. I have been fortunate to started or lead several businesses and non-profits and have worked in the entrepreneur space, corporate space, and non-profit space at senior executive levels.

I love running, exercise, playing the guitar, and hanging out with people cooler than me, which is not hard to find. Educationally. I earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business, a Master’s in Religious Education and Counselling, and a Bachelor of Theology.

Along with my wife Euniz, who is also a thriving entrepreneur, and our three children, we are excited to see what can happen in CHC as we thrive together.

Welcome to Calgary Hope Church! We’re glad you’re here!

Whatever your story, wherever you come from, and no matter what you have done, I want you to know God loves you and has your best interest at heart. I can tell you I have seen this time and again in my life through childhood challenges to life-altering trauma events as an adult. I grew up in a triple blended family and am adopted (I’m the whitest brown man you will ever meet – haha!). Since receiving Jesus at age 7 at my grandfather’s church in northern Ontario, my life began to change, and I found myself sharing Jesus often with friends in elementary school to doing ‘altar calls’ in public high school presentations.

With the mentorship of my grandfather in a hard season of my life, and an amazing church community, I sensed God’s call to ministry at age 13. I had powerful experiences with the Holy Spirit in many life transforming ways that would have me serve and lead alongside Christian leaders going forward and I found myself spending hours every day in God’s Word and Presence. During those early years God set me free from a paralyzing oppression, transformed my heart, healed me physically 3 times, and protected me from moments of death that then led me to pastor, coach, and lead people for over 20 years in both the marketplace and ministry across Canada.

I received my Bachelor of Religious Education and Counseling, and am a Certified Life, Relationships, and Leadership Coach. I love marriage and am a wedding officiant with one of the highest rated companies in North America for weddings.

Family means everything to me, and I love loving people, empowering them, and building authentic relationships. Fitness, guitar, and connecting with others are a few things I love. Oh…Don’t forget ice cream! Let’s connect and get some!

If I could pray one prayer for you it would be for you know God and His goodness, become more like Jesus, and be the blessing He has designed you to be a little more each day. Be encouraged, God is for you and our heart is for you to experience the live-giving message of Jesus every day.