Max and Kathy were married in 1978. They have 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren. They have been members of the Howe congregation since 1997. Max began serving as an Elder in 2021.
Both Max and Kathy have been to Ghana West Africa on mission trips. Max, working with the West Coast School of Preaching and Kathy, teaching the women to teach children's Bible class. At Howe, Max is active in teaching High School and Adult Bible classes. Kathy enjoys teaching children's Bible classes of all ages.