Meet Our Team

Pastor Brian grew up in Central Wisconsin, and earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin.  After graduating, he had a career in contract manufacturing sales, and product development and marketing. After years of prayerful discernment, he responded to God's leading and entered Seminary earning his Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa and over the last 20 years has served congregations in Wisconsin and Arizona.

Pastor Brian is a passionate and visionary leader who is is excited about God’s amazing and abundant  grace and he enjoys helping people recognize how a relationship with God can enlighten, changing their life forever. "My goal is to help peple know the love of Jesus and to be whole and well.  This is body, mind and spirit, and walking daily with God to know  peace and joy. I hope everyone can know the  joy of the Lord." 

In 2024 Pastor Brian completed over 160 hours of coursework and practicum to become a certified Spiritual Director to accompany people in their discovery and discernment of God's presence and leading in their life. Pastor Brian describes this as, "exciting stuff!" 

Pastor Brian has also had experiences in Lutheran Outdoor ministry, law enforcement Chaplaincy, and is an alumnus of the National Ski Patrol. In addition to great food, his passions include his family, hiking, nature, carpentry, and pickleball. He has served as a Docent at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and is now active at the Phonex Desert Botanical Garden as a Discovery Guide.