Canyon Creek Church | Lynnwood, Mill Creek & Bothell, Washington | The church on the way to the mall
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I was born in Seattle, and grew-up intermittently between here and California. After high school, I went straight into the Air Force and served four-years culminating with Desert Storm/Desert Calm. I was married in my junior year at Northwest College and graduated in 1996 with a degree in Religion and Philosophy. That summer we moved to the north shore of Boston and I completed my Master of Theology degree. I stayed for four years as the Director of Marketing for Gordon-Conwell. We moved back to Seattle in 2000. Over the next four-years, I served three positions at Northwest University, ending with Vice President for Student Development, and started a new church with my close friend Dan Neary.
In 2004, we moved back to Boston, where I completed the more robust Master of Divinity Degree and pursued my PhD in Theology. Most recently, I have been a full-time Ship Chaplain in the busy and amazing Port of Boston. Now, we are back in Seattle and here at Canyon Creek! I have promised my wife that we will not move back to Boston – ever. We are delighted to be here, and I am excited about the future of this church. This staff is not interested in doing church as usual. But, like generations before us, we are ready to reform the church and to live courageously for God. I am passionate about building community and Christian discipleship. I whole-heartedly believe in the church’s potential to impact the world, change lives, and build the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
Married To: Jennifer Rae on December 30, 1994. I am a lucky man.
Children: Josiah Christian Theodore, born June 11, 1999; Samuel John, born March 28, 2002.
What I Do For Fun: Play with, discipline, chase, feed/ irrigate, be mystified, horrified and amazed my boys. Otherwise, I love getting lost on purpose, books and places without people.
What TV Shows I Watch: Generally, I hate TV. But, I am no purist. I do watch almost anything on Discovery, “The Amazing Race,” and “So You think You Can Dance.” Yes, I watch a dance show. However, this should not in anyway be confused with “Dancing with the Stars.” I’d rather eat nails.
What Movies I Recommend: Henry V, Braveheart, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, So I Married An Axe Murderer, In America. Recently, I would add Inception. Great movie.
Where I Like to Travel: Manzanita Beach, Vashon, Whistler, British Columbia; Quebec City, Quebec; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, New York, NY
What I Like to Read: “The Pursuit of God,” by AW Tozer; “Not the Way it is Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin” by Cornelius Plantinga; “The Death of Satan” by Andrew Delbanco; “Faithful Church: Issues in the History of Catechesis” by John H. Westerhoff and O.C. Edwards (This is way more interesting than the title sounds). “The Albion Trilogy” by Stephen R. Lawhead; Anything by C.S. Lewis. Try the Space “Trilogy” or “The Weight of Glory” if you have read his more popular work; “The Silmarillion” by JRR Tolkien.
What I Eat: Any good Pho, Sushi Zen, Pen Thai ; Red Robin; Todo Mexico; The Melting Pot.
What I Drive: Saturn. Boring. I dream about a 1969 Mustang GT convertible (California), red with white interior. Also have a soft spot for the 1968 Malibu SS
Where I Shop: Wherever they are having a sale. My favorite shirt was $3.99.
What I Drink: Double Tall Americano
What I Want For Christmas (or someday): Still want The Droid