Bill serves as lead pastor of
Cascade Fellowship
in Michigan while also contributing as a primary writer and editor-in-chief for the
Center for Church Renewal.
With 25 years of ministry experience across several states, Bill brings a practitioner’s heart to his writing—rooted in both local church leadership and the wider renewal movement.
A graduate of
West Virginia University
and
Calvin Theological Seminary,
he blends his background in journalism, theology, and church consulting to encourage and equip leaders.
Bill and his wife Jessi enjoy outdoor adventures, disc golf, music, and photography.

July 15, 2025
A Look Ahead at the Headwinds of 2025

July 7, 2025
Planning a Vision Retreat

July 1, 2025
Recent Trends In Church Staffing

May 28, 2025
Asking Better Questions In Church Renewal

May 20, 2025
Just Do Something: Cultivating a Bias Toward Action

May 6, 2025
The Anatomy of Church Renewal: A Helpful Metaphor For Navigating Change

April 30, 2025
The 2030 Problem: Church Renewal Steps For Graying Congregations

April 15, 2025
Four Essential Traits of a Leader

April 8, 2025
More Trends In Church Renewal

April 1, 2025