Andrew was raised in Illinois—the part that’s not in Chicago—and even graduated from the University of Illinois. He has since strayed far and wide from his home state, most notably spending several years in the Middle East, where he learned to speak Arabic. (He currently teaches Arabic language at Florida Southern College.) His wife Kari is a locally grown Florida girl, and the couple have called Lakeland home since 2012.
Over the years, Andrew has worn many hats: middle school teacher, gym trainer, orchestral trombonist, sports camp coordinator, seminary student, math tutor, ditch digger (seriously), and more. Nevertheless, he has regularly found opportunities to serve in ministry, especially with youth. He has a heart for discipleship, namely, in helping people know peace and joy in the goodness, wisdom, and power of Christ.
