I am passionate about discipleship and leadership. More than anything else in the world, I want influence as many people as possible to become passionate followers of Jesus. Discipleship is leading someone to a more and more intimate relationship with Jesus. Discipleship is leading someone to become more and more of the person God created them to be. Before we lead, however, we must follow. I am first and foremost a follower of Jesus.

I am husband to Jessica and father to Lily and Hayden. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University. I earned a Master of Divinity from the George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. And because I am a glutton for punishment, I earned my Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from The University of Florida.

I have served as Senior Pastor at Clemmons First Baptist Church since August 2020. Prior to coming to Clemmons, I serve as Assistant Pastor for Discipleship, Pastoral Care, and Stewardship at First United Methodist Church in Oviedo, Florida. I served in various ministry capacities throughout my career including Youth Minister, Director of Education, and Pastor. I have also taught undergraduate and graduate classes in psychology and business at the University of Florida, Northwestern State          University of Louisiana, the University of Central Florida, and Rollins College.

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