Resume

Skills

Preaching & Teaching

I had my first opportunities to preach in High School and have seldom missed a week without communicating God's Word in front of groups (50-750) for the last 10-years. I have been described as high-energy, inspirational, authentic, and Biblically-focused.

Preachers and Teachers I love: John Piper, Tim Keller, David Platt, Francis Chan

Best Books on Preaching: Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon & Communicating for a Change

Leadership

From being voted chaplain of my senior class in high school to being chosen as a captain of Liberty University's Division I Track & Field Team to now as a full-time pastor it is evident that God has gifted me to lead. I love organizational leadership, casting vision, identifying values and implementing strategic plans to move the church forward.

Leadership Influences: Mark Dever, Craig Groeschel, Andy Stanley

Best Leadership Books: The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make and Advanced Strategic Planning: A 21st-Century Model for Church and Ministry Leaders

Team Building & Coaching

I thrive with a healthy team. We really are better together. I unite teams and motivate them to successfully accomplish objectives. I find fulfillment in helping other people win. I would move forward with a team rather than doing it solo any day of the week.

Other Skills

  • Theology and Apologetics

  • Biblical Counseling

  • Church Administration

  • Local Outreach

  • Graphic Design (View Design Portfolio)

  • Software Proficiency (Office, Wordpress, G-Suite, CCB, F1G, Planning Center, MailChimp, ProPresenter)

  • Marketing (View Results Portfolio)

Ministry Experience

Associate Pastor ~ 2015 - Present

  • Hired as Student Pastor, Promoted to Family Pastor in 2019, and Associate in 2022.

  • Serve on the Executive Leadership Team

  • Implement church-wide assimilation, community and discipleship strategy

  • Oversee 6 Staff Members and over 200 Volunteers

  • Oversee Church-wide Marketing

  • Lead Communicator in Weekly Student Gathering of 200+ people (2015-2022)

  • Preach Regularly in Worship Services (~750 Weekly Attendance)

Liberty University

Lead Admin ~ 2013 - 2015

  • Budget and finance manager for all operations within the Center for Ministry Training (Annual Budget over $600,000)

  • Assist in the planning, leading, supporting, and executing of over 20 ministry trips and 15+ Local/Domestic Outreach Teams

  • Human Resource Manager for (10) full-time staff members assisting in hiring, payroll, and developing and maintaining job descriptions

River Church

Intern ~ January 2015 - November 2015

  • Led Church Assimilation/First Impression Teams

  • Participated in SEND Program - A Church Planting Mentorship Program

  • Led a Weekly Connect Group

  • Preached in Sunday Gathering

Heritage Baptist Church

Lay Teacher ~ 2011 - 2014

  • Taught between 40-150 middle & high school students every Sunday morning in youth gatherings

  • Assisted Student Pastor in strategic planning and curriculum development

  • Mentored by Adult Ministries Pastor

Other Ministry Experience

Education

Doctor of Ministry

Projected Completion in 2023.

Concentrating on Applied Theology and Ecclesiology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Master of Divinity

Completed 2012.

Concentrated on Theological Studies at the Liberty University School of Divinity.

Master of Arts in Religion

Completed 2010.

Concentrated on Religion & Biblical Studies at the Liberty University School of Divinity.

Bachelor of Science in Religion

Completed 2009.

Concentrated on Biblical Studies with a Minor in Greek at Liberty University. Graduated with Magna Cum Laude from the Honors Program.

View Honors Program Thesis.

Conversion, Calling and Statement of Beliefs


Click Here to view my doctrinal beliefs, conversion story, and personal calling to serve in ministry.