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About Me

I’m a teacher. …I serve as Associate Professor of New Testament at Wartburg Seminary. I believe learning happens best in the context of community. I love how teaching helps us see God, God’s people, and God’s world more clearly. I also enjoy teaching with technology, because it opens new doors for collaborating and experimenting.

I’m a pastor. …Before Wartburg I served over five years in congregational ministry. More importantly, I’m still a pastor (and will always be). I just have a more specialized call: the education and spiritual formation of church leaders at Wartburg Seminary.

I’m a writer. …I love thinking about church community in the New Testament and ministry today. I especially love Luke and Acts, the Gospels, and Paul’s letters. I’m currently working on a commentary on Luke’s Gospel (NICNT series). Writing is hard work (for me). But it helps me speak and interpret more faithfully.

I’m a child of God and a flawed and forgiven human being. …In Sabbath time, I enjoy making music with others, cycling, being outside, spending time with my wife and family, playing Pokémon Go, and following sports.

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