Originally from Minnesota, Ben earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Vocal Music Education and Organ and Church Music from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa (2000). Following graduation from Luther, Ben served as the Director of Music at First Lutheran Church in Williston, ND from 2000-2003, before coming to Lawrence to work on a Master’s degree in Church Music at the University of Kansas. In addition to cultivating and nurturing Trinity’s music ministry, Ben continues his graduate work at KU in pursuit of the DMA in Church Music.