To make it simple, I love Jesus, His grace captivates me. I love my wife Anna, her presence completes me. And I love my purpose, it defines me. I have been told by many that in 26 years I have experienced more “life” than most people endure in a lifetime. That’s not necessarily a good thing! True or not, I can honestly say I have learned some very heavy lessons about life, some coming at a deep cost. In hindsight, I wouldn’t trade them for the world. I have discovered who I am in Christ and realize no matter the expectations or list of accomplishments I accrue at whatever I am doing, who I am is what defines me, and my purpose rests in my identity in Christ alone. I have failed miserably, and succeeded valiantly at different things in life, nonetheless, I am still nothing more than a man after God’s own heart.

Youth Intern (2005)

• Led freshman/sophomore boys
• Started home bible studies based on school locations
• Preached at middle school summer camp

Middle School Pastor (2005-2006)

• Built middle school ministry from under 50 kids to over 100 in 6 months
• Implemented and executed follow-up and outreach strategies for visitors and families
• Average event/camp attendance was over 200 with hundreds of decisions for Jesus
• Planned, organized, and executed weekly ministry activities, monthly ministry events, and annual camps/retreats
• Planned weekly ministry services built around current series and theme
• Oversight of 25+ weekly volunteers
• Preached twice weekly

Youth Ministry Pastor (2006-2010)

• Built youth ministry (grades 6-12) to over 400 in weekly ministry activities
• Implemented and executed follow-up and outreach strategies for visitors and families
• Oversight of all ministry activities: weekly services, monthly events, annual camps, etc
• Planned and lead a missions trip to Johannesburg, SA with 37 people to work in AIDS villages and orphanages
• Created an initiative to send over 500 presents to children in South Africa for Christmas
• Oversight of entire youth ministry staff
• Oversight of 30,000 sq. ft. youth ministry facility
• Oversight of 60+ weekly volunteers

Life Coach / Training Assistant Focus Seminars (2010-2011)

• Weekly Life Coach for teenage students
• Training assistant for Focus Seminars

South Africa Speaking Tour (2006)

The tour was arranged by Rainbow Radio in Johannesburg, SA to travel Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to teenagers.

• Spoke 28 different times to over 20,000 teenagers all over the three Provinces of South Africa
• Saw over 9,000 decisions for Jesus Christ
• Ministered in AIDS villages and orphanages

Liberty University

• Studied in Liberty Home Bible Institute
• 6 hours Bible courses

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

• 24 hours Bible courses

Calvary Bible College

• 66 hours Bible courses