I was born and reared in Iowa as part of a large family of proud Norwegians.  I have 3 degrees:  Bachelor of Arts from Oral Roberts University, Master of Divinity from Dubuque Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary.  I have been a Presbyterian pastor for more than 35 years, and have been the pastor at Westminster for 15 years.   I used to hunt, fish, play football and softball, but now I mostly watch others do those things.  I root for the Cubs and the Packers.  I am addicted to television and to reading biographies.  I own as many tools as I do books, and I know how to use them all.  Teaching, primarily the Bible, is my gift, and I employ it regularly.  Laughter, rather than tears, is my preference, though I have known an abundance of both.   Bonnie, my wife of 36 years, is the love of my life, and is a physical education teacher.  In my heart, she is followed closely by my yellow Lab, Prize.  I am particularly proud of my three grown daughters, who work hard in their chosen professions, and occasionally give me credit for helping them to get to where they are in life.  But the real credit, for everything, actually goes to Jesus, who chose me and made me His own.   If you want to more know about me, you’ll have to come to Westminster, where you’ll hear lots of stories about me; some of which are true.