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I was born in 1967 in Richmond, Virginia. I grew up in the home my parents built and moved into when I was 2 years old (they still live there). My brother and I enjoyed the blessings of being in a stable and loving household. We played a lot of soccer and devoted untold hours to restoring a couple of old Ford Mustangs.
Conversion:
Though I had been a part of a local church all my life, I never really heard and embraced the good news of the gospel until late in my high school years. High school was hard. I was struggling to try and make sense of what life was about. In the midst of this, I was invited to some “Young Life” meetings where they spoke to the hurts of my heart and the healing of Christ in a way I had never heard. In the summer of 1984, the Lord finally opened my eyes wide enough to see my need of Him and the richness of a life yielded to Him. Never have I regretted that change of my life’s direction.
Call to Ministry:
After high school I went to study at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!). During my years in Blacksburg, I was exposed to several different ministries and had the privilege of serving in a variety of ways. After graduating with a degree in Economics in 1989, I took a job in the Trust Department of a major bank back in Richmond and worked there for about two and a half years. During that time, the leadership of the church my wife and I had joined gave me several teaching opportunities. This confirmed a desire in my heart to study and teach on a more regular basis. We left Richmond in July of 1992 and headed west to Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. There I received a solid education, pastoral training, and encountered (again) many new opportunities of service.
Ministry Experience:
After graduation in May of 1996, I served as an assistant pastor at Bethel Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Clover, South Carolina. The two and a half years there gave me exposure to a wide breadth of ministry. In October of 1998, we moved to Peoria, Illinois where I served as an assistant pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA). This again exposed me to a great deal yet also allowed me to focus more upon my particular strengths – in particular, teaching and preaching. In late August of 2002, we moved here to Clarksville where I am currently serving as the teaching elder at Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA).
Personal Data:
Sarah and I were married in the spring of 1990. Since then our household has seen some delightful additions – Hannah, Alex, and Emma. A dog and two cats have joined us as well.
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