Fr. Esau is the founding pastor and Rector of All Saints Naperville. He has been an ordained Anglican clergy person for over 15 years. During his time in the ministry he has served as a youth pastor, college pastor, associate pastor, and Rector (Head Pastor) in multiple congregations all over America and abroad including serving parishes in Japan and Scotland.

He received his Undergraduate degree in history from the University of the South. He received his Master of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, a master of Sacred Theology from Nashotah House theological Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from the University of St. Andrews where he studied under the direction of N.T. Wright. In addition to his ministry as an Anglican clergy person, he is also an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College.

He is married to Mandy a pediatrician and captain in the U.S. Navy reserves. Together they have four wonderful children.

In his free time he loves to read fantasy literature and spend time with his family. He is an avid fans of sports, normally basketball and football, but he has recently become obsessed with premiere league soccer!