What is your favorite quote? If it’s a non-scripture one then it would be: “To achieve excellence, it will take: 1 Part Talent; 2 Parts Wisdom; & 3 Parts Passion” (Anonymous).

Who is your favorite thinker/writer/theologian? Thinker: Erwin McManus; Writer: John Ortberg/Marl Batterrson; Theologian: Dallas Willard/Tim Keller

Who is your favorite artist/poet/songwriter? Musician poets: Bono/Mercury/Swift! ….and many more.

Who is your favorite person? My wife, Melanie

What is your favorite meal? A traditional British Christmas Dinner.

What is your favorite place? Too many!! St.Ives in South West England; Barcelona; La Palmyre France; Sydney….& many more!

What would you rather do: preach/plan a wedding, a funeral, or a worship service? A worship service! Although I do enjoy bringing personalized messages at Weddings. In 2012, I did more than 20 weddings. All with a personalized unique message. High pressure, as you get one shot. Can’t make up for a bad one the following week.

What is your favorite thing to do on Saturdays? Relax in the morning. Activity in the afternoon. Dinner with friends in the evening.

Coffee, tea, or Red Bull? Coffee. Dark roast with non-fat milk or a good cappuccino.

What books are you reading right now and why? Simplify by Bill Hybels. All In by Mark Batterson. You Can Change by Tim Chester. What Every Pastor Should Know by Charles Arn. Having a few books ongoing provides me with a balance of challenge as a Husband, Dad, Pastor, & Leader.