Ed grew up in Orange County, California and began working in the Fire Service in 1972. He committed his life to Jesus Christ in April of 1975, met his wife Carmen in January 1976 and they were married the following year in April 1977.   

While living in Orange County, Ed was involved with a non-denominational church which was small in the beginning and grew to 2500, 3000 people attending.  During this time he served as an elder in many different capacities; lay counseling, prayer team, Co-leader in small group bible studies, helped teach new believers classes, worked with high school youths on missions, retreats and outings, ministered in worship using the gifts of prophecy, tongues and interpretation  in appropriate settings, read poetry as part of worship, led prayer in Sunday services and general helping around the church as needed.

At Gods direction Carmen and Ed moved to Hailey Idaho in June 2003 and began attending PCBW in October 2006.  They began building relationships in the church and Ed was asked to start and lead a small men’s bible fellowship group in Hailey, which he has done since 2006.  He also has sought to use his spiritual gifts in appropriate settings and enjoys share his poetry as part of worship. 

Ed retired from The Orange County Fire Department in 2006, after 34 years with the rank of Fire Captain / Paramedic.    He now works part time in the summer as a Fly-Fishing guide for Silver Creek outfitters, is President of Trout Unlimited, Hemingway Chapter, volunteers with courtesy Patrol for BCRD and enjoys outdoor pursuits in the beauty of the Wood River Valley.  

E-mail Ed at: apilgram@cox.net