Lead Pastor
Education: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (DMin Homiletics); Biblical Theological Seminary (MA New Testament); Bob Jones University (BA Bible)
Ministry Experience: Served as an associate pastor in OH [1975-1980] Senior Pastorates: Cambridge, OH [1980]; Lancaster, PA [1983]; Greenville, MI [1990]; South Church, Lansing, MI [1995 to present]
Spouse: Nancy Denyes
Family: Five daughters and six grandsons!
Hobbies: Golf, baseball, biking, and travel. And don’t forget the books!
Honors: Graduated with Honors in NT studies at Biblical Seminary
Board Member: Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids [1997 to 2020], Asia Biblical Theological Seminary
Adjunct Professor of Homiletics: Grand Rapids Theological Seminary [2005 to 2020]
Testimony: During my teen years I attended a home Bible study which was led by a friend whom I greatly admired. One November night as the gospel was shared, I was under deep conviction and eagerly gave my heart to Christ. Hungry for growth and God’s Word, I began attending a strong Bible-believing church where I was spiritually fed by a wonderful, godly pastor. Soon I was leading Bible studies in my high school, working with Youth for Christ, and serving in my local church. Feeling that God was calling me into the ministry, I sought further preparation in Bible College.