Ed and his wife, Lynda, have been attending VMC since 1976. Ed has served in the Shepherding ministry, as a Deacon and on the General Board. Lynda is active in leading the Women's Thursday morning Bible Study (Women of the Word).

Ed and Lynda have been married for 40 years and have three grown children: Brian, Brett and Beau. Brian is married to Michele, and they have two children: Preston and Blake. Brett is married to Laura, and they have two children: Kayla and Madison.