I’m the director of young adult outreach ministries for my local parish in the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis in Minnesota. Before moving into full time ministry, I served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton & the Chesterton Schools Network.
My background included over 20 years of ministry experience as a musician and praise & worship leader. During that time, I also spent around 18 years as an IT professional, working with a Fortune 500 company in the Southwest before relocating to the East Coast to manage technology process improvements for public housing in New York City.
I am also a husband, father, armchair theologian, lay member of the Dominican Order, and self-professed bibliophile.
Why Mere Catholicism?
The idea for Mere Catholicism came about through many conversations with a Norbertine priest over the years. As a convert to the Catholic Faith, I’ve reflected (and inquired) often on what it means to be a Catholic, and how to live the fullest expression of the Faith and discipleship. Adopting from C.S. Lewis and his work on Mere Christianity, I hope to share some of the fruits of my reflection1 and those conversations, and to define and defend what is essentially Catholic, in hopes that we can all be reminded of the richness and beauty of Catholicism and just how special it is to be a part of the Church.
projects and interests
- I previously shared some of my experiences in and around New York City, and dropped random quotes & thoughts on another (now dormant) microblog, Enclaves.
- I help produce my kids’ podcast, Scattering Flowers.
- I’m passionate about the Faith, and have been blessed with opportunities to talk and write about Catholicism, conversion, and our journey on many occasions. You can find out more and watch some of these interviews here.
- I read a lot. I keep booklists of currently reading and researching here.
- I’m a bit of a tech nerd, and tinker with my sites/projects quite frequently. You can read more about this site by checking out the colophon.
- I’m part of the Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute, and currently discerning Permanent Diaconate Formation.