Pastor Eric was ordained into the LCMS ministry in 2017. He served at First Lutheran Church in Ventura, CA, first as a licensed Deacon and then as the Pastor from 2004 to 2022. His focus is now to provide pastoral care to the saints of Faith Lutheran Church in Carpinteria, CA in the hopes of growing the church in the wisdom and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Eric has a deep love for his people and believes in the transforming power of Jesus. He strives to bring a message of light and hope to a world that often feels dark and hopeless.