Fred is a passionate speaker whose spirit-led vision has been critical to the founding and growth of Seattle Community Church. His passion is to build spiritual leaders who will be empowered to further God's kingdom. With his welcoming and engaging personality, he is a model of how we hope to embrace all people into God's kingdom.

Fred's ministry has led him all over the United States. Fred is a graduate of the University of Washington and Princeton Theological Seminary and is pursuing his Doctorate in Ministry. He is married to his college sweetheart, Jean, and has two beautiful daughters, Ellen and Audrey.