Many people have a view of a pastor. Most of these views are not reality. The views are usually stereotypes and sometimes seem like satirical exaggerations of pastors both positive and negative. Most pastors, like myself, are real people with families and history. Some try to be what thier congregations and community expect from them wanting to please. Others live thier lives the same as they would in any other occupation -- with integrity.
Personal | ||
| Pastor Hilltop Chapel Church of God | August 2000 to Present | |
| Married | September 4, 1982 and still going | |
| Children | Adult Son, Adult Daughter, High School Daughter | |
Education | ||
| Master of Divinity | Winebrenner Theological Seminary 1999 | |
| BS Ceramic Engineering | The Ohio State University 1983 | |
Employment | ||
| Owens Corning Cultured Stone | Quality Control Techician 2001 to present | |
| R&R / Dentsply | Product & Application Engineer 1986-1990 & 1992-1996 | |
| PCC Airfoils | Ceramic Process Control Engineer 1990-1992 |
My position with Hilltop Chapel is that of a bivocational pastor.
This is often referred to as being a tent-maker, in reference to Paul having made tents with Priscilla and Aquila while starting churches.
As such, I have a job outside the church to provide for my family.
I have the same kinds of experiences in life.
Like most people, I struggle balancing work and family.