Bill was converted to Christ in 1971 while doing graduate studies at Gonzaga University. He worked for 25 years in the business world while actively participating as a lay elder in his church. He retired from his business in 1998
to write. In 2002 he planted a church. In March of 2018 he retired. He continues to write, speak at conferences and encourage church planters wherever he finds them. He has been married to Judy for 52 years. They have five children
and twenty-two grandchildren. Bill’s writing experience includes the following books and articles.

Outrageous Mercy (Baker Books, 2004, republished by (P&R 2009)
Gospel Powered Parenting, (P&R 2009)
Gospel Powered Humility (P&R Sept 2011) One of World Magazine’s runner up books of the year.
Hidden in the Gospel (P&R Feb 2014)
The Secret to Spiritual Joy (Cruciform 2015)
Marriage In Paradise (Pinnacle, 2018)

He has written for Desiring God, 9Marks, The Gospel Coalition, Discipleship Journal, Enrichment Journal (a national pastor’s magazine), Focus On the Family Magazine, Pulpit Helps, The Journal of Biblical Counseling and Reformation 21.

His article, God’s Highest Passion was honored in the EPA’s biblical exposition category.

He has been a featured guest on numerous radio talk shows. He and his wife Judy have done over 30 conferences around the US and in the Dominican Republic, including parenting seminars, marriage seminars and men’s retreats.

Bill and his wife, Judy, live in Spokane, Washington.