While away together in ministry in 1980, Eric and his father received a word from the Lord out of I Chronicles 22 that has served as a directive over the years. This Scripture recalls the Lord’s appointment of Solomon as David’s successor and his destiny to fulfill the burden of his father’s heart to “build the house of the Lord.” One of the primary themes which has emerged in Eric’s teaching is the kingdom of priests, helping believers to function in their personal and corporate call to minister to the Lord, fit together as a living temple. The Lord has given Bob and Eric an anointed synergy in their devotions, Bible teaching and a heart to feed God’s people in the nations. Together, they share a paternal burden to raise up sons and daughters in the kingdom.

Eric answered a call to the mission field at age 17, investing three years in evangelism throughout Southeast Asia. At a YWAM mission base in Hong Kong, Eric met his wife Suzanne a native of New Zealand. They were married in 1988 and have two daughters, Jessica and Stephanie. Eric and Suzanne also have a number of “adopted” children in the former Soviet nation of Ukraine and in Uganda, where they have invited orphans into homes they have established.

After graduating from Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York, Eric earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management of Human Resources from Roberts Wesleyan College in nearby Rochester. He received his Masters degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric served as a pastor for eleven years before joining his father in ministry as a Bible teacher and President of Lifechangers.