Jesus, after accepting his “cup,” willingly goes to the cross and cries out to God the Father, “…why have you forsaken me?” Has God abandoned Jesus in his hour of greatest need? Perhaps. Or, maybe God the Father was there even though it didn’t feel like it. (Mark 15; Psalm 22).
Prior to his call to Brentview, Kurt was a pastor in central California and Seattle, Washington. He holds a master of divinity degree from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and a master's degree in comparative religion from the University of Washington (where he focused on the historical Paul within Judaism and the Roman Empire). Kurt also completed a two-year training program to become a spiritual director called, Stewards of the Mystery. He loves hanging out with his wife, Lauren, and their amazing two daughters. Kurt’s first book is called, Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems our Pain. Also, he loves football and skateboarding.
