Doug is a man of many passions, especially a passion for God’s Word. He believes the truth of

the Word speaks to both our heads and our hearts. With God’s help, Doug endeavors to

communicate how God’s Word is real, how it impacts lives, and how it can and should make a

difference in the way we live.

 

Doug also has a passion for the church of Christ, which he says is not about programs but about

relationships. He believes we each need a personal relationship with the living God and

relationships with each other. The church family is often where our relationship with God is

tested. If you ask Doug to describe His Place Church, his response is typically this:

We are real people, with real problems, encountering a real God, and finding real solutions!

Those who know Doug also recognize his passionate heart for the lost; that is, anyone who

doesn’t yet know their Savior, Christ Jesus. He desires all to know God personally—to really

know Him and love Him.

 

The church at His Place appreciate Doug’s gifted teaching of the Word, which is aided by his

years of biblical ministry experience, instruction at Moody Bible Institute, personal study, and

teaching in public schools. His use of real life examples (many personal) and humor (sometimes

quirky) enliven his messages and help drive the points home.

 

Doug is a Licensed Minister with the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). This fall he

will earn Ordained Minister status with EFCA. He is married to wife Linda, and together they

have three lovely young adult children.