I am a sociologist of religion, with over 15 years of post-secondary teaching and administrative experience. I have authored or co-authored 5 books and nearly 20 articles related to religion in Canada, religious nones, congregations, Christianity, and millennials. I have delivered well over 100 invited public lectures with scholars, church, and denominational leaders across Canada and the United States.

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My academic interests developed as an undergraduate student at Nazarene University College. I obtained my MA and PhD at the University of Waterloo before heading to Ambrose University (Calgary, Alberta) in 2008 where I currently serve as Professor of Sociology, Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute, and Chair of the Social Sciences Department.



I am married to Helen and we have a dog, Penny. I am an avid sports fan, and a drummer, and I enjoy reading biographies, traveling, and exercising.