- Philosophy
I am called to a ministry based squarely on the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is my desire to see Galatians 5:16-23 enacted within the people of the church as the Holy Spirit takes people enslaved in sin and produces the fruit of the Spirit within them freeing them from sin and its consequences.
I desire to see people led to a worship of God based upon a knowledge of and submission to His holiness and grace and in gratitude for the mercy and forgiveness of Christ.
It is also my desire to lead a congregation to a depth of biblical knowledge and understanding that is seen in a holy life and a Christian worldview that is making an impact on the society around them.
Ministry Experience
March 2021 – Present: Immanuel Baptist Church, Georgetown Campus Pastor, Georgetown, KY
- Planted the campus
- Planned and coordinated the purchase and implementation of all equipment for the mobile campus
- Developed core team starting with approximately 8 people
- Created many new relationships in the community
- Grew the attendance from 80 on the first Sunday to an average of 175 in three years
- Achieved over $300,000 budget in first two years
- Started 12 community groups of all ages
- Led the campus to begin new classes for prospective members and evangelism training
- Began new Discipleship groups for more intensive spiritual growth
- Implemented a strong livestream broadcast
March 2012—November 2020: Pastor, Twelve Oaks Baptist Church, Paducah, KY
- Transitioned the church from an older congregation to reaching more young families, while maintaining a strong senior adult ministry
- Started discipleship classes, training laypeople in more intensive Bible-based courses
- Implemented small, replicating discipleship/accountability groups
- Implemented a second worship service during the first year
- Developed a successful deacon family-style ministry
- Created a visitation program and prospective member class
- Trained and led several mission trips to Utah
- Grew from one full-time and two part-time staff members to four full-time staff members
- Conducted backyard Bible clubs as an outreach to the inner city of Paducah
- Transitioned from a more traditional style of worship to a blended style
- Grew the church in attendance and giving
March 2004—March 2012: Pastor, Olivet Baptist Church, Herndon, KY
- Created a visitation program and prospective member class
- Trained and led several mission trips to Brazil, Russia, Lexington, KY, and Utah
- Started discipleship classes
Began multiple new Sunday school classes - Cast vision for and led new ministries and outreach for military at nearby Fort Campbell
- Began Migrant Worker ministry for local farmers
- Grew the church in attendance and giving
October 2001—March 2004: Pastor, Eagle Heights Baptist Church, Shepherdsville, KY
- Designed and led a strategic planning program for the church, including church purpose, vision, and implementation
- Implemented a new visitation program
- Planned, developed, and maintained the church website
- Led the church to growth in attendance and giving
Education
- Doctor of Ministry: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. Graduated December, 2017
- Master Of Divinity: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. Graduated May, 2003.
- Bachelor of Science: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee. Public Relations with a minor in Psychology. Graduated December 1993