Growing up in church in Oklahoma, I knew that Jesus was a big deal. As a little kid I attended church regularly, but it was not until I was 16 years old when I put my faith in Christ. Since then I have never looked back. I was in the middle of a pursuit for a optometry degree in college when God's call came to serve in full-time ministry. I love serving my church and my students and cannot imagine what life would be like otherwise.
God's call on my life is to help students see the impact of the gospel on their lives and the lives of their family and friends. The gospel should be at the center of everything a Christian does. Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be handed to you." I want students to have a faith that is based in evidence for the truth of the gospel. Truth is discovered, not created. God has revealed himself through the Scriptures and I love to help students uncover the truth.
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Melanie. We have 5 children: Deacon, Eva, Elise, Iris, and Gibson. Our house is never dull, and often messy, but it is full of love. God has been good to us. My hope is that it can be said that we love God and love others.
