In December of 2023, after serving in pastoral ministry for over a decade, our family accepted the call to Frontier School of the Bible. Wes joined the faculty and staff as a full-time teacher at the end of January 2024.
Frontier School of the Bible is a Bible Institute in LaGrange, Wyoming. Frontier’s approach to education centers on the study of the Bible. The three year biblical studies program, coupled with the opportunity to put these truths to work in personal witnessing and in spiritual growth, is designed to fully equip an individual for ministry.
Wes’s passion has always been teaching. Throughout our years of ministry in two different churches, Wes always enjoyed his time teaching through the Word of God in various different avenues, whether in Youth Groups, through preaching, or while teaching adult Sunday School. His spiritual gift has been confirmed by many to be teaching, and we are so thrilled that God would grant us the privilege of investing in the next generation of pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and lay leaders while teaching them how to study the Bible, teaching through various books of the Bible, and discipling them as they pursue a life of service.
We serve at Frontier as full-time missionaries.
What I Teach
My approach to teaching Scripture is rooted in a dispensational understanding of the Bible, with a strong emphasis on sound hermeneutics — reading each passage in its literal, historical, and grammatical sense, and letting the text speak for itself within its original context. I believe the Word of God is living and active, and my prayer is that it wouldn’t simply inform my students’ minds but transform their lives. My goal isn’t just to convey information — it’s to see students grow in their walk with Jesus, developing a deeper love for Him and a firmer grasp of His Word that will carry them into a lifetime of faithful service and ministry. Listed below are the courses I teach, along with some of the topics we cover.
Fall Semester – Seniors
Theology 3 (the Church)
- Qualifications for church leadership
- The church vs. Israel: key distinctions
- Biblical conflict resolution in the church
Fall Semester – Seniors
Christian Evidences
- Conversational apologetics
- Debunking atheism & alleged contradictions
- Reliability of God’s Word
Fall Semester – Juniors
1 Corinthians
- Grace Strategy for Unsaintly Saints
- Relationships
- Christian service
Fall Semester – Seniors
Epistles of John
- Fellowship with Christ
- What hinders that fellowship
- The eternal security of the believer
Spring Semester – Freshmen
Contemporary Issues
- Truth vs. relativism
- Sex from God’s perspective
- The dangers of socialism and communism
Spring Semester – Freshmen
Gospel of John
- The gospel of John Explained
- “Believe”: the key word for salvation
- The Upper Room Discourse
Spring Semester – Seniors
Gospel of Luke
- Christ’s earthly ministry
- The parables of Jesus
- Jesus’ humanity in suffering
Spring Semester – Juniors (Men)
Homiletics 1
- Structuring a message
- Topical vs. textual sermons
- What experience has taught me
Why Frontier
I teach at Frontier School of the Bible because of what happened here in my own life. From 2008 to 2011, I sat where my students now sit — and those years became foundational to who I am today. It was here that I grew in my walk with the Lord, was shaped by the Word, and have had the joy of serving Jesus Christ in full-time ministry ever since completing my time at Frontier. Now, as a faculty member, I get to pour into students the way others once poured into me. There’s a sense of family here that you don’t find everywhere; students aren’t just names on a roster, they’re people that we get to walk alongside as they grow in their relationship with Jesus and prepare for a lifetime of ministry. I love that Frontier holds firm to the authority of Scripture while equipping students practically for the real work of ministry ahead. It’s a privilege to be part of what God is doing here in LaGrange.
Why Frontier?
FSB is Relational
- Meals with students in the dining hall
- Growing relationships with students
- Living near students, serving alongside them in Christian service
Why Frontier?
FSB is Foundational
- Clarity over complexity
- A place that is free from distractions
- The gospel taught clearly and plainly
Why Frontier?
FSB is Practical
- Faculty/Staff are experienced in ministry
- Opportunities to serve in local churches while still students
- Practical training for preaching, teaching, and counseling
Why Frontier?
FSB is Intentional
- We pray with a student leader on a weekly basis
- I have a (mens) prayer group that meets biweekly
- We often have students in our home for meals and fun