As a Christian man, I can separate my roles into five distinguishable, yet often overlapping, spheres: Prince, Protector, Provider, President, and Person.
I am a Prince
In 2009, the Lord saw fit to rescue me out of the domain of darkness, and He transferred me into the Kingdom of His Son. As such I am a Christian, Baptist by tradition, 1689 by confession. I graduated from Hannibal LaGrange University back in 2011, and haven’t stopped learning. I spent five years as a pastor in a church in St. Charles (if interested, you can see my sermons here). I am now blessed to be a Covenant Member at Peine Ridge Church in Wentzville, Missouri, where I teach our Peine Family (small group) alongside one of the church’s pastors. I am currently in an apprenticeship to lead a Peine Family, set to begin in spring 2027.
I am a Protector
As the man of my house, I am responsible for protecting those under my care from outside threats, be they physical or cultural, whether they intrude at night through the windows, or during the day on our television. It requires wisdom, strength, and skill, always in prayer.
I am a Provider
I am the primary provider of my family, working at a local credit union. We try to steward well the property the Lord has given us, and focus on more intentional ownership rather than mere accumulation of stuff.
I am a President
I am the head of my household, and thus preside over it. I have enjoyed 18 years of marriage with my wife, Samantha. We’ve had difficulties and hardship, but many more years of blessing and joy. We have four children, and we homeschool our kids, doing our best to model faithfulness and repentance to them, striving to give them a joy-filled childhood where we laugh and worship together as a family around the dinner table.
I am a Person
Lastly, I am a Person, and by that I mean I still have my own life to live in addition to my roles and responsibilities to my family and church. Though I do not nearly have as much time as I used to, I do enjoy the occasional videogame, and am currently making my way through Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2. I also enjoy photography, and making short films and cinematics. I am learning to live with the seasons, and adjusting my productivity to match my natural ebb and flow. In addition, I am always reading a book or three.
