PERSONAL
Born and raised in West Virginia. Married Nancy Zerkle Varner in 1977. Two sons: Jason, MTS from Anderson University; Aaron, BA from Warner Southern College.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.A. 1971, Anderson University
M.Min 1977, Anderson University School of Theology
M.Div. 1978, Anderson University School of Theology
D.Min. 1999, Fuller Theological Seminary

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Church Ministry, Warner Southern College (10 years)
Senior Pastor with three congregations in New York and Indiana (21 years)
Associate Pastor in Michigan (3 years)
Congregational Health Consultant (9 years)
Interim Pastor (4 years)