Bio

Life Vision and Passion

Life Vision: Ezekiel 37-The Valley of the Dry Bones

A passion to see the Church in the United States revitalized, reformed and renewed for vital Gospel mission to the world.

Education

Areas of Strength and Expertise

Oversaw a nationally recognized 40 Days of Purpose small group campaign where we saw three times our average Sunday attendance participate in small groups, (60% were not members of our congregation).
Developed ongoing small group discipleship and adult education programs.
Have been a coach for the Purpose Driven Ministry and two denominational bodies for building a “good to great” small group ministry.

Incorporates expository and narrative preaching styles with the focus on making the Bible come to life for personal application and to address the challenges of our day.
Developed and taught several teaching courses, such as The Book of Revelation, The Story of Job and “Who do you say that I am?”.
High view of the authority and Divine inspiration of the Holy Scriptures: the Word of God written.

Led simple and complex mediation involving family, business, marriage, and church conflicts.
Uses Peacemaking principles as a means of sharing the Gospel.
Serve as a Pastoral Consultant to Peacemaker Ministries in Billings, Montana

Taught and led hundreds of people through the Alpha Course for 13 years. Alpha is a course aimed at leading people into a committed personal relationship with Jesus and the Church.
Developed staff and innovative ministry programs to young children, students and their families.
Served as the Spiritual Director on 6 Mission trips to Quince de Enero, Honduras where St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Mountain of Hope have built a church, school, and medical clinic.
Worked toward the establishment of three church plants: one in the projects of Sanford, FL and one in the suburbs of Charlotte, NC and a church for expatriated Haitians in Tampa, FL.
Coordinated a city-wide outreach campaign to adopt Pass Christian, MS for one year after being ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Committed to Christian education through Christian preschools and primary schools. Participated in the planting of Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, NC and currently oversee the St. Peter’s Preschool and Kindergarten.
MOU Partner in developing an new innovative community collaborative called Pathways to Home to address the growing problem of homeless families in Seminole County.

Employment

Serve a growing congregation and a well-known Christian Preschool and Kindergarten. (Growth Chart for St. Peter’s)

Associate Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC (1997-2001)

Served as one of four clergy of a large congregation with just under 1000 Average Sunday Attendance.
Was the “theologian-in-residence” overseeing all education programs and staff for adults, children and youth. 1997-2001

Community

Involvement Lake Mary Pastors Alliance, Served as convener of this local ecumenical pastors association for 5 years.
The Pastor’s Summit, participant in a 3 year study on Pastoral Excellence and Sustaining Fruitful Ministry.
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, Member
YMCA, Member and Past Member of the Mission Committee
Pathways to Home, Current member/partner of collaborative community effort to move families from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Leadership Seminole, Graduate of Class 19 (2010)
Peacemaker Ministries, Trained Mediator and Consultant for course development and strategic planning (Currently working toward Certification)
Christian Peacemaking Resources, Inc. Current Board Member

Diocesan Involvement

Family