Education
Doctor of Ministry, March 1983
Emphasis on Church Growth
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Master of Divinity, June 1976
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, May 1971
Biblical Studies Major; Emphasis in Christian Education
Trinity College, Deerfield, IL

Experience
Senior Pastor 2000-Present
Cornerstone Ministries, Export, PA

Senior Pastor 1974-2000
New Life Community Church, United Methodist, Derry, PA

Pastor 1974-1980
Hillside United Methodist Church, Derry, PA

Community Youth Pastor 1972-1974
First United Methodist Church, Irwin, PA

Personal
Married 30 years to the former Barbara Bosteder, a Music teacher in the Derry Area School District, and Worship Director at Cornerstone Ministries. They have three children. Allisha, an Attorney in Murrysville, PA; Donn Wesley who went on ahead to heaven February 28, 1999 leaving a wonderful daughter-in-law, Erin, and an incredible grandson, Wesley James; and Caleb, a recent graduate of Trinity International University.

Birth Date: May 16, 1949
Health: Excellent

Recognition
The National Clergy Council in Washington, D.C. award for positive moral impact on society. 1999 Recipient of the William Wilberforce Statesmanship Award from Life Coalition International for unswerving commitment to the sanctity of life.

Additional
Served as chaplain of Rescue Pittsburgh