Who Am I?

In 1985 DeeDee and I were married. We have three sons. In 1996 we moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where two of my brothers and my father also live. I've earned three masters degrees, have taught hundreds of guitar students since graduating from high school, play for weddings and various other venues, and teach three Philosophy courses each semester. I enjoy on- and off-road motorcycling and long walks. By his grace, I live my life for Jesus.

   

Resume:
  • Education
    • M.T.S. - Systematic Theology - Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary - 1999
    • M.A. - Philosophy - University of Nebraska, Lincoln - 1994
    • M.A. - Philosophy - Univesity of Toledo - 1992
    • B.A. - Philosophy, Music Minor - University of Toledo - 1990
    • A.A. - Practical Theology - Christ for the Nations Institute - 1986
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  • Employment
    • Grand Rapids Community College - Philosophy Professor - 09/05 to Present
    • Fansciscan Life Center - Private Guitar Instructor - 02/05 to 08/05
    • Group Guitar Instructor
      • YMCA
      • Camp Creation, Thornapple Ev. Cov. Church
      • Guitar Center Weekly Worshops
      • Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanties Academy
      • G.R. Public Schools Community Education
      • The Home School Building
      • Guitars in the Classroom
    • Hal Leonard Co. Dealer - 03/04 to Present
    • Substitute Teacher - G.R.P.S. - 2000 to 2002
    • Northhills Classical Academy - High School and Jr. High Teacher - 1999 to 2000
    • Adjunct College Professor - various colleges - 1994 to 2000
      • Religions of the World
      • Ethics
      • Social & Political Philosophy
      • Introduction to Philosophy
      • Logic
      • Literary & Philosophical Expression
      • Introduction to Humanities
      • Religion & Culture
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  • Guitar Performances
    • Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts - 2004 and 2005
    • Schuler Books - 05/17/2002
    • Frederick Meijer Gardens - 12/07/2003 and 12/28/2003
    • The Essential Bean - 10 performances 2002 through 2004
    • Milange - 7/12/02
    • My Coffee Gardens - 9/28, 10/19, 10/26
    • Urban Mill Bread - 11 performances 2002 through 2005
    • All Saints Episcopal Church - 7/02/04
    • and many weddings, receptions, and private parties
    • ... I've given up trying to keep track!