I have been an elder of the church in Amherst for well over 30 years. Beverly and I were married in 1959, and began attending here since its beginning in August, 1960. We have four children; 3 sons; Kevin, Kenny, and Keith, and a daughter Melody.
I am a retired farmer having been involved in the agricultural community since I was old enough to drive a team of horses. Along with being an elder, I was a township trustee for 34 years, and a member of Lorain County Farm Bureau and its chairman for 2 years. In my retirement I still help our sons, Kevin, and Ken on the farm as needed and as my abilities allow me.
Our children are all members of the Lord’s body—the boys and their families here at Amherst, and our daughter and husband and family worship with the Pittman Road church of Christ in New Jersey.
My aim as one of our shepherds here at Amherst is to help the church serve the community and surrounding area. Our first step in doing this has been to change to our present name, New Beginnings church, a church of Christ for all, with the hope of encouraging others to have their interest raised to come and see what we as a body of Christ have to offer them.
We trust that our love for Christ will cause us to be able to share the gospel to many and lead them to a brand “new beginning” of a life being lived for our Lord