Stratmoor Hills
United Methodist Church
1705 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-0005
Our Website - stratmoorhillsumc.org
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Worship Hours
Our Sunday services begin at 9:15 a.m. We also have other selected times for classes and spiritual nourishing (visit our website for more information on times/days).
About Us
As pastor of the Stratmoor Hills Methodist Church, I provide spiritual guidance to those who are part of my congregation.
I bring to Stratmoor Hills a varied background in music, business, the military and the church. I feel all these experiences help me to better serve the Christ. I preach a Gospel of Good News that is faithful to the scripture, optimistic, joyful and positive.
We also have adult and children classes, a wonderful and informal choir, fellowship opportunities, and a parents morning out program. We welcome you to come and experience our community church at Stratmoor Hills and be part of our new growth in our relationship with God!
Education & Training
Bachelor of Music, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (1971).
Master of Business Administration, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (1979).
Master of Divinity (Summa Cum Laude), Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC (1999).
US Army, Command and General Staff College (Resident Program), Fort Leavenworth, KS (1984).
US Army, Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA (1971).
Professional Affiliations
Member, Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church
Member, Rotary Club of Colorado Springs
Professional Background
1971 to 1994 – Member of the US Army. Initial developmental assignments in Alaska and Colorado learning the craft of leadership. Utilization assignments calling for a breadth of experience in NY, Washington, DC, Korea, and Germany. Service on the Army Staff and US Army, Europe Staff. Retired in 1994 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
1994 to 2000 – Senior Analyst with CALIBRE Systems, Falls Church, Virginia. Served on a number of Force Design Projects in support of the Army Staff. The most significant was the project that resulted in the current command configuration at Fort Carson with the 7th Infantry Division supervising the training of 3 National Guard Enhanced Separate Brigades.
2000 to 2003 – Youth Leader and Associate Pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
2003 to present – Pastor, Stratmoor Hills United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Community Involvement
Board member and current Chairman of the Board, Westside Cares, Colorado Spring, CO (2001 to present).
Board member, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Colorado Springs, CO (January 2004 to present).
Board member and current President of the Board, Homeowners Association, Piñons of Turkey Cañon Ranch, Colorado Springs, CO (September 2002 to present).
Abendmusik, Colorado Springs Adult Performance Choral, (September 2003 to present).
Personal Interests
I enjoy skiing in the winter and horse back riding in the spring, summer and fall.
Significant Accomplishments
Upon retirement from the United States Army, I was awarded a Legion of Merit which is the third highest award in the Department of Defense for Service.
Received an Association of the United States Army writing award for an Essay in 1995 titled “Deployment Criteria” where I explored who is not deployed and why. In an equity based personnel system, the implications are profound. The essay was published in Army magazine.
Graduating from Wesley Theological Seminary (Summa Cum Laude) and with the Christian Education Award given to one graduate annually.
Personal Statement
I lived many years in a wilderness seeking the life support systems that allow us to survive in a hostile environment. One day, unexpectedly, I felt called to be a speaker on behalf of God. This was something I fought for many years, but eventually, I gave into God’s call, and began the study of theology and scripture that led me to the place I am today.
My theological view is joyful, optimistic, and hopeful. I find in the scriptures many cases where flawed people like me are used by God to proclaim that all of us can be in a relationship with God. When I preach, I find that being happy and optimistic, while laying out our responsibilities to be engaged on behalf of God, is the nature of the God’s Good News we call the Gospel.
I enjoy preaching, teaching and working with others. My preaching style is biblical. I sometimes ask more questions than I give answers, but always within a framework of pointing people toward seeking a closer, more intimate knowledge of God.
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