I was born in Texas, spent my childhood in Guatemala as a missionary kid, and came back with a permanent soft spot for people who feel out of place. That turned out to be useful.
In college I started designing for my church, then became its creative director — which meant doing everything from leading worship to untangling the tech booth. Along the way I kept building the resources I wished existed: a stage design site, an online magazine, a conference, a few software products. Eventually the side projects outgrew the day job.
Now I write books about hospitality, leadership, and staying in ministry without burning out, and I run a handful of companies aimed at church teams. My wife, Carolina, is Argentine, our kids are loud, and I roast my own coffee beans — mostly so I can talk about roasting my own coffee beans.
If you want the short version: I like figuring out why a good idea isn't working yet, and then fixing it.