I grew up in Ireland as the third youngest of sixteen children—which meant I learned early how to share, negotiate, and occasionally compete for a seat at the dinner table. Christ brought me to Himself when I was twenty years old and not long afterward met the lovely Colleen, who was serving with Global Outreach Mission. We married in 1987 and joined the mission together  with whom we served for over 21 years in Ireland, and the last 15 years here in Canada. We have three wonderful children—Sinead, Fiona, and Kevin—and seven grandchildren.

I love to read, preach, preparing for Sunday, and visiting. I am also nearly ambidextrous, which means I am practically useless with both hands at anything else! I love to play pool or darts, discussing almost anything, or losing my mind over the Irish National Rugby Team, and Arsenal Football Club, go the Gunners!

At the heart of who I am is a simple conviction: we never outgrow our need for the gospel. The good news of Jesus Christ is not merely how we begin the Christian life; it is how we grow, change, and learn to live together as God’s people. My passion is to see people come to know Christ and to see the church become a community where faith is lived out in everyday life—places where people love one another deeply, serve their neighbours well, and reflect Christ in such a compelling way that others can’t help but ask, “What’s different about these people?”