Passionate, relational follower of Jesus. Driven by strong desire to see the Gospel change lives and transform families and neighborhoods. I love to teach, preach, and explain how the Word of God impacts every area of life.
Personally meet and connect with students, parents, and volunteers to drive conversations, relationships, and life transformation through Jesus.
Oversee vision-casting, training, and leading of volunteer team. Steward and direct volunteer resources to meet relational and discipleship needs of students.
Plan and execute weekly programming for Sunday mornings and evenings.
Lead teams of staff and volunteers to create and execute big events and trips.
Oversee annual calendar and budget for Middle and High School ministries.
Exercise preaching skills in main Sunday morning services 5-6 times yearly.
Acted as the primary source of technical support for staff, faculty, and students.
Evaluated network infrastructure. Created and executed strategic plan for improved quality, availability, and accessibility of technology resources.
Oversaw student and part-time workers, providing needed training and coaching.
Keep shelves stocked with fresh products, while keeping displays neat and accessible.
Work with customers to help find and choose the products they need, and service special requests.
Ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction using great selection, a high energy approach, and a focus on service.
Worked closely with leadership to develop impacting programming for students.
Spearheaded creative, video-based elements for worship services.
Led a team to plan and carry out VBS programming for Middle School students.
Worked in various church ministries, using preaching and teaching skills.
Assisted in developing long-term plans for preaching ministry.
Started and led young adult Bible study, meeting regularly throughout summer.
Assisted in planning, development, and execution of youth programming.
Made creative elements to enhance and support programming and vision.
Served as Interim Youth Pastor and helped bridge gap between full-time staff.
Assisted the planning and oversight of Sunday services for 1st through 6th grade students.
Planned and taught Wednesday night discipleship program for 5th and 6th grade students.
Created fault-tolerant 3D models of jet engine components for engineers to perform simulated tests with.
Worked with the Tool Design department to ensure fast production and delivery of tools, jigs, and other parts to be used in other parts of the factory.
GPA: 3.515
Participation in Theatre Productions
SkillsUSA Engineering Internship
Apart from working in ministry, I enjoy being with my family. My amazing wife, Brandy, has put up with me since 2009. We have three wonderful children: Journey Sophia (6), Boston Elliot (4), and Lennux Renee (2). I have a blest spending as much time as I can with them!
Besides family time, I like to consider myself a full-on geek and will happily spend hours tinkering or fiddling with electronics of one kind or another, I am an aspiring woodworker, and I have become somewhat of an amateur mechanic through the years of driving affordable (cheap) cars.
I love to read! Science fiction, Bible commentary, History, Social Issues, and Science are some of my favorite subjects to get wrapped up in. My current book recommendation: Divided By Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith.