About Me

Some Interesting Facts
- Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois
- Youngest of six children
- St. Edward High School (HS-80)
- Judson University (BA: Music – 89)
- Vanguard University (MA: Church Leadership/Theology – 94)
- Born and raised Catholic – Member of Willow Creek Community Church
- Married June, 23rd, 1984 (Toni Lynn Whitman)
- Two children (Austin-26, Jasmin 21)
- Full-time ministry for 24 years – Lead Pastor for 17 years
- Ordained with the Evangelical Church Alliance of America (6 years)
- Member of Willow Creek Community Church
- Officiate for Wedding Ceremonies / Perform Memorials Services
- Premier Chicagoland Entertainer
- Motivational Speaker (churches, corporate, colleges)
- Adjunct Professor at Judson University
- Retirement/Insurance Advisor
- ACNINC.com IBO Representative – sherlockholmes.acnibo.com
- Love Elgin Day Lead Coordinator – www.loveelginday.org
My life statement is to:
1) Love God Passionately
2) Love People Radically and
3) Live To Serve!

