
An Iowa native, Tom came to Elgin during middle school—near the time he began following Christ. Seeing the changes Jesus was making in the lives of his parents, he says, turned his heart from an
agnostic bent to a pursuit of God that has deepened with each passing year. He holds a degree from Judson College, but an InterVarsity Bible study at Elgin Community College was even more life-changing—that’s where he met Jill. Married in 1983, they have seven adult kids and five grandchildren.
In 1995, Tom set aside a successful sales career to pastor Elgin Vineyard. He has a gift for preaching the Word and puts a high priority on prayer, worship, and the presence of God. For 15 years he served Vineyard Midwest North Region as an Area Pastor, coaching and encouraging eight other senior pastors. He enjoys praying regularly with the leaders of other churches in the Elgin community.
In his free time, Tom can often be found reading (favorite authors are Charles Spurgeon and Charles Price), riding bikes with Jill, and spending time with their family.
In 1995, Tom set aside a successful sales career to pastor Elgin Vineyard. He has a gift for preaching the Word and puts a high priority on prayer, worship, and the presence of God. For 15 years he served Vineyard Midwest North Region as an Area Pastor, coaching and encouraging eight other senior pastors. He enjoys praying regularly with the leaders of other churches in the Elgin community.
In his free time, Tom can often be found reading (favorite authors are Charles Spurgeon and Charles Price), riding bikes with Jill, and spending time with their family.