After some time away, The Backcountry Padre is returning with a renewed sense of purpose! This site has always stayed close to my heart, but ministerial responsibilities and the seasons of life led me away from here for a bit. This summer brought two very different journeys: one through Colorado and Wyoming, and another on a 2,800 mile roadtrip from Florida to the Midwest and back again, by way of the Smoky Mountains. Along the way came moments of prayer, family history, un

Blessings All! From serving as a chaplain on a backcountry expedition into the wilds of Utah's canyons to World Youth Day in Portugal,...

Friends, Thank you for visiting my new website/blog! It's a work in progress, but I look forward to sharing updates about my adventures...