Get to Know Pastor Shawn

I’ve been serving as the Pastor at St. Michael since November 2023. Prior to that, I served St. Michael in the role of Minister to Teens and Young Adults starting in 2019. I’ve been working and serving in church essentially my entire life, beginning full-time ministry in 2010 leading worship and youth ministry.
I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with my wife Abbey and our two sons Micah, and Cole. I love spending time with my family, just living life together and going on the awesome travels that Abbey plans for us.

I have a wide range of interests, but mostly in my spare time I love spending time outdoors, hiking, fishing, camping—anything that gets me into green spaces. I also enjoy playing and watching sports, rooting for the Detroit teams.
My favorite thing about ministry is being able to be a part of those “light bulb moments,” when the Holy Spirit gives ear to the Gospel and the light bulb just “comes on” for the person. The proclamation of the promise of Christ for you, given in word and sacrament is foundational to everything we do in the church.