Ed has served Ascension as Assistant Pastor since its beginning in 2007. A 1969 graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, he has served churches in both the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Ed lives in Bothell with his wife Kathy and together they have two children and six grandchildren. Ed’s interests include hiking, gardening, and talking with folks about how Christianity works in the struggles of life. Ed retired in January 2022 and is now honored as APC’s Pastor Emeritus.