I was born and reared outside of Peoria, Illinois.  At the age of twelve years while attending a youth church camp I came to understand that I needed Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. I came in repentance and faith and committed my life to Christ. I was baptized into the fellowship of Roland Manor Baptist Church.  Later God called me to preach and for almost 40 years I have pastored. My wife Arlene and I have been married for almost 52 years. We have three children and eleven grandchildren. I serve here at Fellowship Baptist Church as minister of Discipleship and Evangelism. I am available to share the Gospel of Christ to any who desire to know Him as Lord and Savior of their life or to mentor those who have questions about growing in their relationshp with Christ.