Tom and his wife Karen have been blessed to serve the Lord for over thirty years. Both were saved in the early nineties through God’s grace and a deep faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. They currently live in Jefferson, Oregon and have two children and 6 grandchildren who all live in California. Tom and Karen have attended Emmanuel Bible Church in Salem for over 13 years and currently serve as Co-Directors of Biblical Counseling. Tom has had the blessing of speaking at numerous men’s retreats and cherishes the importance of the application of God’ word to our daily live. He has farmed most of his life and currently oversees the family farming operations in Oregon which include blueberries, hazelnuts and kiwi berries. He currently serves on the board of the North American Blueberry Commission and for Homegrown Companies. Tom’s love for God’s word is what excites him about the ministry of Biblical counseling and discipleship to those struggling in life and conflict.