Ph.D. in Christian Ethics, Union
Theological Seminary in New York City, 1981.Phone (651) 329-7829
Ph.D. in Christian Ethics, Union
Theological Seminary in New York City, 1981.
M.Phil. in Christian Ethics, Union Theological Seminary in New York City, 1977.
M.Div. in Systematic Theology, Union Theological Seminary in New York City, 1974.
B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV, 1971.
Minister, UMC in MN: Newport (July 2000-2011); Hillcrest, Bloomington (1993-June 2000); Central Park, St. Paul 1984-1993; Clarissa-Eagle Bend-Clotho 1981-84. Ordained Elder, 1983, Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; Ordained Deacon, 1973, West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. - 37 years since ordination, 40 years since first pastorate, 45 years since being called to ministry and serving communion for the first time.
To read an article in the South Washington County Bulletin regarding my three novels written in 2007-08 CLICK HERE
August '09: Epublished a romantic screenplay about second chances. Set in the world of professional golf, the screenplay focuses on fidelity in marriage and caring for one's family (an ethical alternative to recent relationship scandals). Click here to read the screenplay online - Mulligan.
May '09: Epublished a romantic screenplay about teenage depression, alcoholism, love, skiing, and meaning set in a mystery about a teenager's disappearance. Click here to read the screenplay online - Missing Bryce. Download the Screenplay for approximately $4.
January '09: Epublished a romantic screenplay about sources of personal power in religion and philosophy for fulfilling dreams in later life. Click here to read the screenplay online - Carousel Unicorn. Download the Screenplay for approximately $4.
August '08: Epublished a romantic screenplay about courage, history and the Civil War. Click here to read the screenplay online - Search for Blame. Download the Screenplay for approximately $4.
March '08: Epublished an inspirational romantic Sci-Fi screenplay about a new planet to rescue earthlings and aliens from annihilation. Click here to check out Project Venus Haven. Download the Screenplay for approximately $4.
February '08: Epublished an inspirational romantic novel (in a pickup basketball setting). Click here to check out Pickup Games. Download the Ebook for approximately $4.
January '08: Epublished an inspirational romantic novel (encouraging safety and good decisions in online dating). Click here to check out Fantasy Love Online. Download the Ebook for approximately $4.
April '07: Epublished an inspirational romantic novel (in a golf setting) about finding the courage to succeed under pressure. Click here to check out Courage in the Clutch. Download the Ebook for approximately $4.
February '08: Created SaintSavers Epublishing, 2008, to publish original works of authors and artists. Ebooks and music can be downloaded. Publish your work here, quick and easy ... and real cheap - $50 a year for web site, domain, technical support ... and the author controls the payment account.
Serve as accountant for Cradle of Wings Productions, 2006 to present.
Created Wedding Ministers, 2004, to match couples with wedding ministers around the USA.
Created whatagreatchurch.org, 2003, to assist churches with the creating and maintaining of a web site for a very low price.
Created SaintSavers Web Designing Services, 2003.
Created SaintSavers Wedding Officiating, Photography, Videography, Sound Support and Web Services, 2003.
Served as a Photographer, Videographer, Sound Technician, 1970-Present (During College, Seminary, for Weddings and in Local Churches).
Assisted in maintenance of the Web Site of the Minnesota Conference of the United Methodist Church from 1994-July 2004. To see the current version, click here.
Winner of 2 Merit Awards for Excellence from United Methodist Association of Communicators Annual Meeting in Mesa, Arizona, October 15, 1997; and one of 2 Certificates of Recognition for Web pages at UMAC in 1999 in Cleveland, Ohio. View Front Page Context for this article.
Conducted Workshops: Revelation Revolution: Churches on the Internet - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Fall, 1997 and Winter 1998.
Conducted Workshops: Revelation Revolution: Churches on the Internet - MN UMC Annual Conference Sessions, 1995-99.
Published "SaintSaver" (A Macintosh Software Program for Church Administration, Accounting and Recordkeeping), Fall, 1994 - still in use by Macs today.
Wrote "Spirits Rising," a choral introit for Morning Worship, and three other Arrangements and Lyrics for Worship 1993.
Logged 2000+ hours providing PC/Mac Hardware/Software Technical Support.
Taught "Christian Ethics in Urban Ministry," Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Winter, 1992.
Published FATHERS' LIBERATION ETHICS, University Press of America, Lanham, MD, January, 1992. Click on this text to check it out and for ordering information.
Served as Chair of Urban Ministries Section, Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, 1989-1993; Board member, 1984-1993; Secretary, 1991-1993.
Served as Chair of the Board, Disability Awareness Ministries, Inc., 1991-1993.
Taught "Ethics and Social Justice Issues," United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Fall, 1990.
Served on Task Force for Ministry Development, La Puerta Abierta UMC, St. Paul, MN, 1989-91.
Served on Board, Department of Indian Work, St. Paul Area Council of Churches, 1988-1993.
Served as Chair of Downtown Resident Needs Committee, St. Paul Downtown Community Development Council, 1988-91.
Served as Director of Economic and Social Justice, Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, 1986-1993.
Served on Board, St. Paul Area Council of Churches, 1986-91.
Served as Convenor, Downtown St. Paul Clergy Association, 1987-1990.
Contracted to teach "Contemporary Theology," Hamline University, Fall, 1986.
Taught "Modes of Ministry," United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Winter, 1985.
Taught "Religious Social Ethics," St. John's University School of Theology, Winter, 1985.
Produced a Cable TV series on worship resources, Channel 34, Cable Access, St. Paul, MN, 1985-86.
Served on the Board, Conference Council on Youth Ministry, United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, 1982-84.
Served on the District Council on Ministry as Youth Ministry Coordinator, Northwest District, United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, 1982-84.
Interned at and Lectured on Medical Ethics, Concern for Dying, New York City, 1980-81.
Served as Graduate Assistant for "The Church in the Urban Context," Union Theological Seminary in New York City, 1977-79.
Taught courses in Adult Education, The Riverside Church, New York City, 1972-80.
Produced a multi-media presentation "I Love New York: Ministry in the City," Tri-State Media Ministry, Performed in the Citicorp Center at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, New York City, 1979.
Organized community action programs, Child and Family Justice Project, National Council of Churches, New York City, 1978-79.
Preached a sermon series for WRVR-FM, New York City, 1978.
Portrayed role of John Witherspoon on WNEW-TV, New York City, 1976.
Served as Assistant Director of Media Services, Union Theological Seminary in New York City, 1972-79.
Provided research and technical work for an award-winning (CINE Golden Eagle) documentary on Union Theological Seminary in New York City, 1975.
Student-taught "Religious Ethics and Social Issues," The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 1973-74.
Counseled with and taught Harlem youth in a religious education program, The Riverside Church, New York City, 1972-75.
Assisted in visits and programming for prisons, hospitals, mental health facilities and other public clients - Hospital Audiences, Inc., New York City, 1972-74.
Awarded the Religious Leadership Award, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1971.
Wrote feature articles for Pharos Newspaper, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1970-71.
Hosted a religion and social ethics commentary program, news reporter, DJ, Engineer, Sports Reporter, WVWC-FM, Buckhannon, WV, 1969-71.
Interned in a suburban church, Glendale, West Virginia, 1970.
Served as President, Religious Life Council, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1970.
Earned a Radiotelephone Third Class License, Broadcast Endorsement, Federal Communications Commission, 1969.
Served as Member of Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1970.
Became a Wesleyan Medalist, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1971.
Awarded distinction of Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1970.
Served as Sports Editor and Columnist, Buckhannon-Republican Delta, Buckhannon, WV, 1967.
Acted the Male Lead, Senior Class Play, "Curly" in Green Grow the Lilacs - a version of OKLAHOMA, Triadelphia High School, 1967. See photo at right.
Here I am at 17 (at the right) as Junior Class President, Triadelphia High School, 1966.
Served as Member of National Honor Society, Triadelphia High School, 1966, 1967.
Served as President of the Forum (Debate Club), Triadelphia High School, 1966.
Served as Member of Thespians, Triadelphia High School, 1966-67.
Served as Member of Quill and Scroll, International Honorary of Journalists, Triadelphia High School, 1966-67.
Played on school teams for Football, Basketball and Track, Triadelphia High School, 1964-65.
