Hello! My name is Mr. Zabel (or just “Ben”). I grew up in the Church, with a father who served as a pastor all over North America. I attended North Park University in Chicago, where I received a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a bachelor’s degree in Biblical & Theological Studies.

After graduation, I spent 9 years serving in youth ministry and worship ministry roles in a few different churches while completing coursework and internship requirements for a Masters of Divinity degree from North Park Theological Seminary. I hold ordination in the Evangelical Covenant Church, which is the denomination I serve as Lead Pastor at Shoreline Covenant Church. When I’m not working, I love to watch and play soccer, play board games with friends and family, and sit around the campfire in our backyard.