Born: Dec 17, 1948 in Marengo, Illinois.
Raised: Elm Grove (Milwaukee), Wisconsin
Education:
Elm Grove Lutheran School (2-8 grades)
Milwaukee Lutheran High School (’66)
Concordia (Teachers) College, River Forest, IL (’70)
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (1981-1984)
Ministries:
Walcamp Lutheran Center – Kingston, IL (outdoor educator)
Pilgrim Lutheran School – Baltimore, MD (teacher/youth minister)
Risen Christ Lutheran School – Myrtle Beach, SC (principal/teacher)
Ordained 1986 at Redeemer, Hyattsville, MD (1985-1992)
Emmanuel Lutheran Church – Asheville, NC (1992-2006)
Hope Lutheran Church – Virginia Beach, VA (2006-current)
Family:
Married to: Pamela P. Nieting
Children:
Ben – San Diego
daughters: Kaylee (4) and Karina (2)
Reba – San Diego with her husband Ian
Adam – junior at Appalachian State
Nina Chadwick (stepdaughter) – Virginia Beach with husband Matthew
sons: Drew (2) and Caleb (newborn)
Interests: Trains, Fishing, and Traveling
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 121
Best part of ministry: Watching people find and use their spiritual gifts!
Mission Statement: Helping people get home safely.
