Tom has served in church music for over 35 years in various capacities, building ensembles, leading choir and orchestra, composing, providing music education to all levels and pastoring congregational worship. He studied at Biola University in La Mirada, CA after high school (Nevada Union H.S., Grass Valley, CA) and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. While at Biola, he met his wife Julie, and they married in 1996. They have two sons, Justin and Owen.
Tom is a strong proponent of grace in the Christian life, and worship that focuses on the character of God and the Redemption that is in Christ Jesus. He is passionate about simple musical worship that engages and allows everyone to participate. Proper theology in worship and lyrics that encourage and challenge is his focus from week to week. He enjoys working in partnership with the RBC staff to clearly communicate the Word and the Gospel.
Tom is currently our part time Worship Pastor. He also works full time at the Disneyland Resort, where he has spent over 20 years in Entertainment as a performer, leader, educator, and operational manager. He has a long day ahead of him at the Happiest Place after Sunday services, which is why he is typically on the move after the service! Tom enjoys a lot of things, including baseball (Dodgers!), archaeology, history, music of all kinds and spending time with family.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)
