education

Certificate. Automotive & Diesel Technology — Universal Technical Institute August 1995 to December 1996

B.A. Biblical Studies w/Min. in Ministry — Luther Rice College & Seminary — January 2019 to May 2023

Continuing Education 

As a lifelong learner, I have gleaned much from conferences, such as Xpastor conference, The Gospel Coalition conference, Acts29 conference, Send Network gatherings and various 9marks seminars. I have also attended many leadership training events.

Books of significant influence  

• Something Needs to Change by David Platt

• Systematic Theology by John Grudem

• Leading from the Second Chair by Bonen Patterson 

Books recently read 

Defining the Executive Pastor Role by Phil Taylor 

When Narcissism Comes to Church by Chuck DeGroat  

Leading from the Second Chair by Bonen Patterson 

Podcast with influence 

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast 

Variety of 9marks Podcast