Chad is the Lead Worship Pastor at First Church in St. Joseph, MI and has been serving in this role for 11 years. He oversees the worship ministry across 3 campuses and has a volunteer base of over 200 musicians and vocalists. Chad began playing the piano at age 2 and since then, God has opened many doors. Chad has led worship for over 20 years, toured with a country band, and was a house musician for TCT-TV in Marion, IL which allowed him to accompany many Nashville artists. Chad has also been a session musician. Chad is the Church of God Worship Roundtable Director which allows him to help lead and guide other worship pastors across the movement. Chad’s desire is to encourage and help develop people in their musical journeys. Chad has been married for 27 years and has three adult children, who are also musically inclined.