About

This is always the page on any blog that is the least exciting to write but often the most clicked link. This is my personal blog but it’s also the place where I share the stuff that I’m doing.  I’m a Youth Pastor, An Author, A Speaker and someone who loves life.  In general I use this blog to point out things that I’m learning. I’m not an expert in many things except in how I learn from my mistakes. Hopefully as you read here you will see how I’ve figured some stuff out and maybe it’ll help you.

Who am I is a great questions. I’m a guy who grew up on Whidbey Island, Washington.  I had a boat before I had a car. I’ve got two sisters on either side of me which makes me a middle child and three other younger brothers and sisters who were adopted later so I’m the middle of the upper 3. I like coffee a lot. I value quality time with people and I love a good book.  One of my favorite places to hang out in the whole world is this place.  I also wish that I was a surfer but really I am just a friend of surfers. I love to travel and especially like spending time in Mexico with my family.

I’m also a husband and a dad.  Danielle and I have been married almost 13 years and we have three amazing kids.  Soren is 10, Kaije is 8 and Anneliese is 5. After college I moved to Southern California where I taught High School and worked at an amazing camp called Forest Home.  After many years of that I became a youth pastor and that’s all I’ve known for many years. For a lot of years I didn’t really like my name but then I found out that no one else had it and I started liking it more.  My parents flipped a coin between Lars and Thor and I think it’s a toss up between what name I would like more.  I think if my name was Thor I’d probably have to spend too much time in the gym so I like Lars a little bit better.

Here’s a mini resume: Education: I went to South Whidbey High School and graduated in 1988 I went to Seattle Pacific University and should have graduated in 1992 but finished in 1994 after deciding late to become a teacher. While I was there I was a cheerleader for 4 years.  (Yes I know that’s weird) I have a Masters Degree in Divinity degree with an emphasis in Youth and Family Ministry fromFuller Theological Seminary. I finished that degree in 2004 I also have a Doctorate of Ministry degree from George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland Oregon.  That one is called “Leadership to Emerging Cultures” I focused my research and writing on “The connection with and retainment of the 20-something generation” I finished that degree in 2008. Work: I currently work at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas Texas.  I am the Lead Youth Minister and I work with an amazing staff team. I’m also involved in speaking and teaching at a number of camps and conferences.  I primarily teach students and families as well as consult with other youth workers.

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