About Dan & Sue

Growing Up

We were both born & raised in California, in families of four; and we both have two brothers and one sister. Although we grew up in different cities, miles from each other, we both were active in large churches, and both leaders in our church High School groups.

Though our paths never crossed until college, we each knew early on (ages 12 & 13) that God was calling us to serve Him in ministry. I (Sue) wasn't certain what that meant exactly, but thought probably overseas missions. Dan was clear that God was leading him into pastoral ministry.

As children, we both experienced loss through several family deaths and relocating away from close friends. These experiences profoundly impacted our desire to trust God more fully as our faithful stronghold in the midst of uncertainty.

Dan's father died when he was 12 years old, but he knew that God was Father to the fatherless and more faithful and steadfast than any earthly father. My father loved Dan as his own son, but passed away during our first year of marriage.

While we have lived most of our life in California, we have seen so much beauty in these United States and look forward to seeing more.

Our Interests

Dan has had many interests in his life---model car construction, art, gardening, and most recently, woodturning. My father was a great woodworker and started Dan in the art of home repair and maintenance, as well as basic construction. A few years ago, I gave Dan a lathe for Christmas so he could do woodturning. It has become a great release for him, as well as a way to use his creative and artistic talents. He has turned bowls, pens and pencils, among other items.

I grew up learning sewing and needle work of every kind, and still enjoy sewing when I get a chance. I enjoy cross-stitching and sewing various things for the home and gifts. I have long had an interest in design of any kind using the computer, and starting a website was a great way to be creative. I started my first site in 1995. As a teenager, my father bought our first home computer--the Commodore 3000. Sitting with my dad and learning how to go from a blank screen with a blinking dot to an actual program fascinated me. I've been hooked ever since.