I am married to a wonderful woman named Janet. We have been married for 25 years and have three wonderful children - two boys and a girl.

My parents have had a huge influence on me. I have always appreciated the way they sought to live for Christ and make their commitment to Him real in the world. It is because of the example of their lives that I said, "I want Jesus Christ as my Saviour".

Michael Cassidy of African Enterprise has influenced my views of Christian mission. Jesus Christ has called the church to be in the world influencing it for Him through word and deed.

Stephen Olford and Haddon Robinson have influenced my preaching. Doctor Olford’s passion for the Word and everything holy has been an inspiration. Dr. Robinson’s desire to communicate the gospel to our generation in ways that are attractive and engaging has been a guiding light to me.

I will never forget hearing a story at an Urbana conference - too long to relate but the punch line is “Preach Christ, Preach Christ”. Ever since that conference I have sought to make that the guiding principle in my life – to preach Christ through my life and my words.

• Doctor of Ministry (2006), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston
• Master of Divinity (1986-1989), McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts (1983-1986), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
• Lay Leadership Diploma 1982-1983 - Baptist Leadership Training School, Calgary

• 2010 – present Lead pastor of the English congregation, Scarborough Chinese Baptist, Scarborough Ontario
• 2000 – 2009 Senior Pastor, Markham Baptist Church, Markham, Ontario
• 1989 - 2000 Pastor, Acton Baptist Church, Acton, Ontario

• Tractors, chain saws and chippers
• Forest gardens
• Rock walls and rock gardens

Biographies mostly, but most recently the books I have returned to are:

• Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey
• The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
• Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala

• The "original" Star War trilogy
• The Lord of the Rings trilogy
• The Bourne series