Conversion

John was converted from Roman Catholicism at nineteen years of age. He had been searching for answers in his Catholic High School, and began to read the Bible. When he enrolled as a music student at Montclair State College in NJ he was blessed to meet evangelical Christians who invited him to church services where he eventually became assured that he was saved by the grace of God through repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ.

Family

John met Wendy, a student at Northeastern, and hoped that someday she would be his wife. God answered that prayer, and they were married in June 1977. God has blessed them with two daughters and three sons, and eleven grandchildren. All five of their children are happily married.

Education

John received his BA at Northeastern Bible College, in 1977, and his MDiv at Biblical Theological Seminary, Hatfield, PA (now Missio Seminary, Philadelphia), in 1984.

Ministry

John has been pastoring Covenant Baptist Church in Lumberton NJ since 1985. In 1975, he spent a summer in Japan and has always had a heart for missionary work. God has given him many opportunities to teach theology on the mission field.

Research Interests and Hobbies

John loves doing scholarly work in biblical studies. Having grown up in a woodworking family, John also enjoys working with wood. Another one of his hobbies is model trains. You will need to visit his basement to see what it is all about.