When I stood in the back yard of the home I grew up in all I could see was forest and field. Country stretched before me for as long as I could see. Never did I expect or imagine that God would call me to minister at a church in the heart of the city. God has a heart for the city. The city is alive with various cultures, languages and people groups. The poor live in the heart of the city. God has called His people to love the city. I have had the privilege of pastoring at Hughson St since they called me to serve here on January 1, 1995. God has provided me with a wonderful wife and ministry partner, Aimee. We are blessed with four beautiful children named Ethan, Abby, Jewel and Ivy. When I look out my back yard today I see the city and hear God's voice caling me to love the people in our city.

My wife Diana and I were born and raised in Toronto and raised our family of three children in Toronto. Hamilton was just that city at the end of the lake that we passed by on our way to Niagra Falls.  Now, after 28 years of ministry in 3 different Toronto churches,  God has called us to make the North End of Hamilton our home as we join the Leadership Team at Hughson in November 2007.   As the old guy on the staff, I'm looking forward to how God will use the skills and gifts that my ministry experience has shaped me for.