I grew up in a Christian home with loving godly parents in northern Indiana. At the age of 6, I prayed a prayer just to get my Sunday School teacher to stop asking me about my salvation. For years I knew that I was unsaved, but I refused to put my faith in Jesus Christ. As a teenager, I struggled and would stay up at night fearful that I would die in my sleep and go to hell. I believe that I refused to put my faith in Jesus Christ because of one reason, pride. On September 11, 2001, my eyes were open to the fact that I could not put this off anymore, and I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior that day! 

The following summer I went to church camp and felt the call to the ministry. I went to Pensacola Christian College and pursued a degree in missions and then furthered my education with a Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Exposition. While working on my Masters, I was assigned to work at Rejoice Radio, PCC’s Christian radio station. While there, I learned a lot about radio. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to learn about the wonderful ministry of Christian radio. 

It was at Pensacola Christian College while working on my undergraduate work that I met the love of my life, Erin. We were married on June 6, 2009. We have been blessed with two wonderful children. They have been such a blessing to our lives and we are so excited to see them grow and to know and love our wonderful Savior. In 2016, I received a phone call from a friend from college, Pastor Allen Holmes. He told me that the Christian radio station at his church was looking for someone to come and be on staff. He asked if I would talk to the station manager, David Weirich. I said, “Yes”, and the rest is history. As Pastor Holmes began to take over the pastorate I was asked to be the bridge between Youth Pastors, but I soon felt the need to stay in that position. I loved to work with the youth and challenge them to serve our wonderful Savior.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord at Harvest Baptist Temple in Clyde, OH. However, after over 7 years at Harvest Baptist Temple, the Lord clarified that He wanted me to be a Senior Pastor somewhere. After pursuing this call and seeking the Lord's wisdom, the Lord made it clear that He wanted my family at Lighthouse Baptist Church. We are excited to help believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior. We are also humbled by this opportunity to point people in the Capital District of New York to our wonderful Savior.