Pastor Earl is a co-vocational pastor serving Bristol Missionary Church and Groundwire, a Colorado-based digital evangelism ministry. He’s been married to Sara for 28 years, and they have 3 adult children. Together, they have served a number of our Region’s Missionary Churches in various capacities. Earl grew up in Elkhart, graduated from Bethel College (University), and completed a Master of Divinity at Wesley Seminary. In his spare time, Earl also serves as an adjunct professor at Bethel University and runs a small marriage ministry. When he wants to unwind, you can find him riding his motorcycle or enjoying a backyard campfire with Sara.

For full-time work, Eric owns and operates a residential construction company with a focus on masonry. He and his wife, Julie, have 7 children ranging in age from 20 to 7. They have been attending BMC since 2007. Songwriting has long been a passion for Eric, and he greatly enjoys being able to include original music in Sunday morning worship. He is also currently enrolled in the Pastoral Leadership Institute to become a licensed pastor of the Missionary Church. When time is available, Eric's favorite means of relaxation is in nature, most often in the form of hunting or fishing.