Randomness
Where did you go to school? I was home schooled until I was 16—which I wouldn't trade for anything. Then I started at Flathead Valley Community College. I graduated with a degree in communication from Regent University. Regent means "one who represents the king in his absence."
What's your favorite food? Chicken enchiladas, pad thai, and Qdoba's chicken queso burritos with 3 scoops of habanero salsa. I was raised on a lot of ethnic foods and like them a lot.
Favorite place? Wow, I've been to so many. I love Okinawa, Japan and the Japanese people. I also like the middle, tall table at City Brew Coffee, because it's the perfect place to study, meet with friends, or minister to people who are having a rough day. ;)
Who influenced your music? To be quite honest, my Dad listened to a lot of old, campfire cowboy songs. I did not grow up listening to many famous artists or bands. Most of my music developed in isolation, and I do not even know who all the famous people are. But, when I was 10 years old, I bought the Delirious Cutting Edge tapes—because they were on the bargain rack! Their worship highly influenced me. I still highly recommend Cutting Edge.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a pro rodeo cowboy (a bull-dogger, calf roper, or pick-up man). It's true.
What are your hobbies? I love to hike in the mountains here in Montana. I like to work out at the gym in the winter. I also love graphic design and media stuff...and all kinds of media technology. Oh! I love making videos, especially funny ones for youth ministry.
What are your favorite sayings? From me: "I have an idea!" From anybody: "Do you want to go to City Brew?" From other people: "Here's some money and lots of diamonds." From Jesus: "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
Favorite singer? Besides me? Oh, probably Kim Walker.
Favorite guitar player? Terry Talbot, a crazy amazing flamenco dude, or Rebecca Barlow from BarlowGirl for rock guitar stuff.
What was your favorite memory of leading worship? When I tried to record my first CD, God's presence showed up so strong before we even started that I just cried in front of everyone. I was wrecked and undone. Not a note had been played. I guess I have many "favorite" times, but that one was powerful and memorable.
What were some of your craziest experiences leading worship? I was asked to lead worship as the opener to a concert with Gretchen. Gretchen is like a hard-rock/gothic/punk/chick band. What a contrast. Then another time, I was asked to lead worship for a large government event with the Senator of Montana. What an honor to proclaim the name of Jesus before "kings."