Education History:
B.S. in Bible from Ohio Valley University, 2002

B.A. in Liberal Studies form Ohio Valley University, 2002

MDiv. from Harding University Graduate School of Religion 2008

Interests/Hobbies: I love sports. Basketball, baseball ping-pong, etc… I also love to read about the Christian faith, living the Christian life, ministry to the poor and other areas of history.

A Scripture that is important to you: Jesus’ Parable of the Sheep and Goats is foundational for the way I view my life. The most important thing for me is to live as a faithful follower of Jesus and in this parable Jesus explains the lifestyle and priority of he desires for his sheep.

The Beattitudes are also very important as they detail the character of citizens of the kingdom of God. I pray that I will always keep these before my eyes and in my heart.

Favorite thing about Memphis: It is the place where I met the woman I plan to call my wife. The blessing she is to me is beyond measure.

History with MUM:  I have been a part of the Raleigh Community church of Christ since 2004. I was an apprentice from 2006-2008 where I gained important ministry experience in an urban context. I continue to lead the youth ministry there and in March began as an outreach minister with MUM.
 

What is your personal mission while working with MUM? I hope to become a more faithful disciple of Jesus and see God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I know God’s will is for his people to care for the poor and I hope to help my brothers and find ways to use their gifts to be open-handed to those living in poverty. I also plan to be building friendships with my neighbors living in poverty and constantly listening to their need and ways to help. In all things I am committed to keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus and His good news for our world.