Ordained in the ministry of Word and Sacrament - January 2019

Consecrated Deacon in the Evangelical Church in America since 2011-2018

Agricultural Missionary and Missions instructor for 23 years

Associate of Arts: Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa

Bachelor of Science: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Master of Arts: Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa

Teem (Theological Training for Emergent Ministries) Certificate: Wartburg Theological Seminary

Certified Spiritual Director since 2011

Graduate of Audire: The Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction

Married to Mary Thoresen for 38 years:  three adult children and two grandchildren