“BiZ”

BIZ'S BIO

In a nutshell…
In 2005, Biz decided safety was overrated.  Realizing there is nowhere on earth beyond the reach of God's love He began to travel to some of the world's dark, dangerous, and difficult places to try to bring hope and help to those in need.  The journey has not always been easy,  but Biz has seen God's light break through the darkness again and again. His endeavors have sparked new churches, new ministries, and launched new humanitarian initiatives. He is the author of DANGEROUS, an ordained minister, a graduate of Bethel University, and a former pastor. He lives in the sticks of Nebraska, along with his wife, and their children.

Mobilization Speaker
Biz is a mobilizer at heart, he now strives to awaken followers of Christ to engage hard and difficult places through the ministry of Unusual Soldiers.  Biz connects and challenges audiences through creativity, humor, urgency, and stories of mission-driven adventure.  Biz has spoken at college campuses, music festivals, missions conferences, churches, retreats, Promise Keepers Canada, and men's events across the United States and in a variety of countries.

Founder of Unusual Soldiers
Biz is the founder of Unusual Soldiers. He equips students how to engage the world's toughest places through outdoor scenario-based "bootcamps", adventure programs, and thru classroom training sessions.  His training is often outside-the-box and many of his lessons (and handbooks) are visual, simple, memorable, and reproducible. 

Author
Biz is the author of Dangerous. A book that not only shares some of his exploits, but also aims to mobilize aspiring Unusual Soldiers to engage dark, dangerous, and despised places worldwide.

FAST FACTS ABOUT BIZ

  • Biz grew up working for his Dad on a farm and both of his parents were his church youth leaders. As a result, his faith took root at an early age.

  • Biz went to college to be a full-time graphic designer but God evidently had different plans.

  • Biz was a pastor for eight years and an itinerant speaker for 20+ years.

  • Biz has ministered on every inhabited continent.

  • Biz married his first girlfriend and is the father of four.

  • Biz emptied his bank account and went on a solo trip to remote Maasai tribes in 2005. The courageous faith of the Maasai redefined his life, his ministry, and awakened a global vision. The Unusual Soldiers logo now carries the image of a humble Maasai shepherd boy standing at the border of a dangerous place.

  • Biz was trained in survival by Bear Grylls and some former British Commandos that work with Bear. He received his training in the Scottish Highlands and later went through their survival Instructor course in Nevada's Valley of Fire.

  • Biz is a dual-sport rider.

  • Biz has literally eaten monkey brains and drank his own...(you fill in the blank).

  • Biz is a certified Wilderness First Responder with NOLS and was trained in Risk/Crises Management.

  • Biz was awarded Alumnus of the Year by his Alma mater ( Bethel University) in 2017.

  • Biz has been interviewed on multiple radio and TV programs. (700 Club interactive, Moody Bible Radio, 100 Huntley Street - Canada, Harvest Show, Open House - Australia, etc)

  • Biz grew up working for his Dad on a farm and both of his parents were his church youth leaders. As a result, his faith took root at an early age.

  • Biz takes each of his kids on spiritual adventures when they turn 5, 10, and 15.

  • Biz has searched for a hidden treasure, but unlike Indiana Jones, he came up empty-handed…twice.