Education

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Point Loma College                                                         Bachelor of Arts, 1979

San Diego

 

Graduate Theological Union, Berkley, CA

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary                           Master of Divinity, 1983

 

Providence Hospital -Clinical Pastoral Education

Oakland, Ca.                                                                   Certificate    1980

 

Vincentian Formation Program                                        Certificate    1985

For Spiritual Directors

 

Richard Rohr’s The Living School                                   Certificate    2019

 

Vocation

 

Pastoral & Area Director                                                             1983 - 1995

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, S. Cal Synod

During my time with ELCA, I served as Pastor, Associate Pastor and Area Director for Lutheran Social Services.  I served on the Interfaith Task Force on Central America, as well as teaching for the Roman Catholic Diocese Permanent Diaconate Program.

 

Pastoral & Regional Vicar

Ecumenical Catholic Communion                                              1996 - 2016

For l5 years I served the ECC as Deacon, Pastor and Regional Vicar.  In Colorado, I helped start two faith communities while serving as Pastor at Church of the Holy Family.

 

Chaplain                                                                                      2005-pesent

Mile High Ministries

I serve as chaplain to the staff providing prayer services, spiritual reflection, retreats, and prayer sessions. Facilitate annual retreats and strategic planning.

 

Creative Director                                                                        2016-present

Celtic Way

I am the Creative Director, I am responsible for creating and presenting the content for in person and on-line courses, seminars, workshops, and worship events. Recently I am co-hosting a podcast with our executive director, Teri Thompson, and Matt Kendziera.