Pastor Tom was a photojournalist who went to take pictures at a dynamic, fast-growing church in Oregon. He subsequently committed his life to Christ and attended that church. He then sensed the call to the ministry and prepared for the ministry Later, he met Patty and they were married. They have served as Associate Pastors and Lead Pastors at several churches.
Today Pastor Tom and Patty lead New Life Christian Center. Pastor Tom's passion is to bring people to a closer relationship with God and to equip them to fulfill their calling in the Lord. Patty's ministry and passion as Worship Leader is to bring people into the presence of God through praise and worship.
Together their goal is to see people's lives transformed through God's presence, the Holy Spirit, and the Word.
Pastor Tom and Patty have two grown children, six grandchildren, and 2 great- grandchildren.