Ed graduated with a J.D. from the University of California at Davis in 1974 and a Master of Divinity in Systematic Theology from Talbot Theological Seminary in 1981. After more than thirty years in the practice of law, he retired from the legal profession. He serves as an elder in his local church and has held various positions on the board of directors of Missionary Gospel Fellowship since 1988.

Ed has taught the Bible in various settings throughout his adult life and is excited to train pastors and other church leaders in biblical truth. He has been privileged to do so among church plants in the Philippines and most recently in Japan.