Ernie - Online Minister
Where were you born?
Lakewood, CA
When did you join the team?
August 2021
What did you do before coming to Lakeview?
A freelance videographer and before that a corporate recruiter.
What's your favorite thing about being at Lakeview?
All of the great people that make up the church body and my fellow staff members.
What's your favorite bible verse/passage of scripture?
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." - Proverbs 4:23
What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Photography, coaching youth football, country dancing and writing.
Who are some of your favorite authors/books?
Max Lucado, C.S. Lewis, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary and Stephen King. To Kill A Mockingbird, In The Grip Of Grace, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Henry Huggins and Salem's Lot.
What's your favorite type of music?
I listen to pretty much everything but Scream-o and Death Metal. Elvis, Dean Martin, Three Dog Night, Billy Joel, Huey Lewis & The News, George Strait, Sheryl Crow, Brooks & Dunn and Justin Timberlake.
What are some of your favorite movies?
Jaws, Back To The Future, The Empire Strikes Back, Rudy, A Few Good Men, Field Of Dreams. Just to name a few...
What's your favorite type of food?
Italian
What's your favorite sport/team?
I'm a huge college football fan. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are my team.
What's your favorite place to go in Phoenix?
The Cine Capri at the Scottsdale Harkins 101 to watch movies. Handlebar J's in Scottsdale to hang out with friends.
What's your favorite holiday?
I love each of the fall/winter holidays... but Christmas is hands down my all-time favorite.
What's an ideal day off look like to you?
Sleeping in, watching some college football, catching a good movie and then having a meal with family and friends.
What's your favorite vacation spot?
Cozumel, Mexico