I am a pastor (ordained “Elder”) of the United Methodist Church (Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference). Currently Sr. Pastor at Trinity UMC (847 Tenth Ave. Brackenridge, PA 15014)

I am a Martial Artist, holding the rank of “Master” of the Shuto Society School of Karate (disciplines of Traditional Karate, and Tai Chi Chuan).

I am a graduate of Mount Union College (now the University of Mount Union), Alliance, OH (BA – Psychology) and of Drew University, Madison NJ: Master of Divinity.