Languages | Education | Training | Ministry History | Questions

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

School

Degree

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Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Economics

05/16

Asbury Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity

05/16

TRAINING

Course

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Multiplier Learners Community - River Network & Exponential

05/25

International Leadership Institute - History Makers Training

10/24

Great Plains Conference New Church Development Crucible

05/17

Great Plains Conference Volunteer in Mission Leader Training

05/15

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification

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SYMBIS Certified Facilitator

05/19

Prepare-Enrich Certified Facilitator

05/14

Servant's By Design/PCM Trainer

05/16

Readiness 360 Coach

05/21

MINISTRY HISTORY

Church/Organization

Position

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Woodlawn UMC

Interim Director of Youth Ministries

12/08

Aldersgate UMC

Pastor of Missions and Outreach

07/14

Aldersgate UMC

Renew Campus Pastor

07/17

The Goddard Church

Lead Pastor

07/20

Heartland Annual Conference of the GMC

President Pro Tempore

10/23

Heartland Annual Conference of the GMC

Conference Superintendent

01/25

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

• Coached pastors and congregations toward spiritual and structural health, helping churches recover Wesleyan practices of discipleship, accountability, and mission, resulting in renewed ministry initiatives and strengthened congregational vitality.

• Equipped leaders to discern and live into their God-given calling and gifts, training lay and clergy leaders to serve according to their unique design and to participate more fully in the priesthood of all believers.

• Invested extensively in church planting and multiplication, including training and leading a team to design and launch a second campus of an existing church, creating pathways for future reproduction and mission expansion.

• Established a reproducible international missions initiative in a local church, developing and mentoring leaders to lead teams and fostering a culture of missional engagement rooted in Wesleyan connectionalism and global witness.

• Formed local missional partnerships among churches, strengthening connectional relationships and collaborative ministry efforts to extend the church’s witness in local communities.

• Oversaw recruitment, development, and leadership of staff and volunteer teams across missions, outreach, marriage ministry, and discipleship, strengthening leadership pipelines and ministry sustainability.

• Facilitated training in Wesleyan band meetings and accountable discipleship, launching small discipleship groups that multiplied and cultivated growth in holiness of heart and life.

• Helped develop healthy organizational and leadership structures within local churches, supporting sustainable ministry, leadership development, and long-term vitality.

• Served in the foundational leadership of the Heartland Provisional Conference, collaborating with leaders from multiple areas to establish the Heartland Conference and help shape its structure, culture, and missional vision.

• Worked collaboratively to strengthen and multiply churches across the Heartland, equipping leaders in discipleship, multiplication, church planting, and leadership development.

QUESTIONS

1. Gospel: What is the gospel?

Scripture captures the truth of the gospel revealing in the beginning, sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, separating humanity from God (Rom 5). The wages of sin is death, yet the gift of God is eternal life in Christ (Rom 6). Paul explains that we were dead in sin and deserving of wrath, but God, rich in mercy and love, made us alive with Christ by grace through faith (Eph 2).

Out of love, Christ became flesh, lived a sinless life, and willingly went to the cross to reconcile us to God (John 1:14; Heb 4:15; Rom 5:8). He was raised on the third day, defeating sin and death and offering new life to all who believe.

Through Christ we are forgiven, reconciled, and made new creations, empowered by the Spirit to live holy lives and serve as ambassadors participating in God’s redemptive mission.

2. Trinity: How would you articulate the doctrine of the Trinity and why it matters?

From early in Israel’s history, the Shema affirmed there is one true God. As Scripture unfolds, God is revealed more fully as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons who are eternally one in essence and purpose. In Genesis, God says, “let US make mankind in OUR image,” while we see the Father creating, the Spirit hovering over the waters, and the Word through whom all things were made. The New Testament further clarifies this at Jesus’ baptism when the Son is baptized, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks.

This matters because it reveals God exists in relationship. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit live in eternal love and unity. Because humanity is created in God’s image, we are created for relationship with God and one another. The Trinity also shapes salvation as the Father sends the Son, and the Spirit indwells and transforms believers to live holy lives.

3. Jesus: In what sense did Jesus die for our sins, and how does it impact your understanding of the Church’s mission?

Jesus died as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. He bore our sins in His body on the cross so we might die to sin and live for righteousness (1 Pet 2). Prior to Christ, continual sacrifices were required to atone for sin, yet these were temporary and pointed to a greater sacrifice (Heb 10). Christ offered Himself once for all, and when He declared “it is finished,” He proclaimed that redemption was accomplished. Through His death, we are forgiven, made righteous, and restored to relationship with God.

Jesus’ death and resurrection also frees us to live holy and surrendered lives. Christ’s love compels us to no longer live for ourselves, but for Him (2 Cor 5). This shapes the Church’s mission. Those reconciled to God are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation and sent as ambassadors for Christ, making disciples and inviting others into His transforming grace.

4. Holy Spirit: How does the ministry of the Holy Spirit relate to your understanding of the Church?

In the Great Commission, Jesus promises to be with His disciples as they carry out the mission of the Church (Matt 28:18–20). This promise is fulfilled through the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells them to wait for power from on high, and says they will receive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8). This is fulfilled at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit comes and the Church is born (Acts 2:1–4). Without the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Church would not exist or fulfill its mission.

The Holy Spirit still guides and empowers the Church today. The Spirit dwells in believers, leads into truth, produces holiness, convicts hearts, gives boldness for witness and equips the Church for ministry (John 16:13; Gal 5:22–23; 1 Cor 12:4–7, Acts 4:31).

5. Sanctification: Do you affirm the doctrine of entire sanctification, and how would you explain it to someone who has not encountered it before?

I affirm the doctrine of entire sanctification. When Wesley described it as perfect love filling the heart, he did not mean flawlessness, but a heart so filled with love for God and neighbor that sin no longer reigns. Wesley taught that sanctification begins at justification, as God forgives sin and begins transforming us from the inside out through grace and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture consistently calls believers to holiness. God calls His people to be holy, with Jesus teaching that loving God fully and loving our neighbor reflects the heart of perfect love (Matt 22:37–39). This work often unfolds gradually, yet Wesley also believed entire sanctification could occur more fully as believers surrender to God and are filled with His love (1 Thess 5:23).

Entire sanctification is the Holy Spirit filling our hearts with perfect love, reorienting our lives toward holiness, love, and obedience (Rom 5:5).

6. Holiness: How do you understand holiness as it relates to human flourishing?

Holiness begins with the nature of God. Scripture describes God as holy, and calls humanity to reflect His image and character. Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to holiness, inviting us to be holy as God is holy. Scripture also teaches that God is love, which helps us understand holiness as perfect love that reflects the character of God (1 John 4:8).

Through God’s grace, we are being transformed into Christ’s likeness (2 Cor 3:18). Jesus describes this life as living water flowing within believers, a picture of renewal and flourishing (John 7). Sin brings death, but holiness shaped by love brings life, restoration, and flourishing (Rom 6:23; Gal 5:22–23).

Human flourishing is found in loving God fully and loving our neighbor. As the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with God’s love, we grow in holiness and experience the fullness of life God intends (Matt 22:37–39; Rom 5:5).

7. Sacraments: What is your understanding of the Sacraments and their role in the life of the Church?

I understand the sacraments as Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, instituted by Christ and given to the Church as means of grace. Wesley described them as outward signs of inward grace through which God works in the life of believers and the community of faith. Baptism is commanded by Jesus and connected with discipleship, initiation into the Church, and new life in Christ (Matt 28; Rom 6). Through baptism we witness God’s initiating grace, incorporation into the body of Christ, and the beginning of a life shaped by holiness (Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 12:13).

Holy Communion, instituted at the Last Supper, is a means of grace where believers remember Christ’s sacrifice and encounter His presence (Luke 22; 1 Cor 10). At the table, believers are nourished spiritually, called to repentance, and united with Christ and one another. Together, the sacraments form and sustain the Church in holiness and mission.

8. Scripture: What is your understanding of scripture’s inspiration, authority, truthfulness, and sufficiency?

Scripture is divinely inspired, authoritative, truthful, and sufficient for faith and life. Jesus is the Word made flesh, and Scripture is the primary way God reveals Himself and points us to Christ (John 1). Wesley emphasized this authority, describing himself as a person of one book, recognizing Scripture as the foundation for knowing God and the way of salvation.

Scripture teaches all Scripture is God breathed and equips believers for every good work (2 Tim 3). Likewise, Scripture affirms that prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit, demonstrating divine inspiration and authority (2 Pet 1). Jesus Himself modeled Scripture’s authority when He responded to temptation by relying on God’s Word.

Scripture is also trustworthy and enduring, revealing truth and guiding believers in holiness and life (Isa 40:8; John 17:17; Ps 119:105). Through Scripture, God forms, corrects, and equips His people for faithful, holy living.

9. Human Sexuality: What is your understanding of human sexuality expressed in terms of human flourishing?

In creation, God declared humanity very good and created male and female in His image, establishing the foundation for relationship and human flourishing. God also declared it was not good for man to be alone and created woman, forming the covenant relationship of marriage. This design reflects human sexuality as a gift from God expressed within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman.

Scripture presents marriage as a one flesh union marked by intimacy, covenant, and faithfulness. Jesus affirms this design, pointing back to creation and emphasizing the sacred nature of marriage (Matt 19:4–6). Within this covenant, sexuality reflects unity, sacrificial love, and companionship. Marriage also reflects Christ’s love for the Church modeling self-giving love that promotes flourishing (Eph 5:25).

When sexuality is lived within God’s design, it fosters unity, love, and stability, reflecting God’s character and promoting human flourishing.

10. Human Beings: How does the biblical vision of human beings made in the image of God form your attitude toward the dignity of human life at every stage from conception to death?

The biblical vision that humanity is created in the image of God shapes my understanding of the dignity of human life from conception to death. Passages such as Psalm 139 and Jeremiah 1 affirm that God knows and forms individuals in the womb, pointing to the dignity of life before birth (Ps 139:13–16; Jer 1:5).

Scripture also consistently points toward the sanctity of life. After the fall, God reaffirmed the value of human life because humanity bears His image (Gen 9:6). Throughout Scripture, God moves people toward life and restoration, and Jesus declares that He came so people may have life in its fullness (John 10:10).

Because every person bears God’s image, human life is worthy of protection, care, and compassion at every stage. Valuing life also includes pointing others to eternal life in Christ, the giver of life and hope beyond death (John 11:25).

11. Wesleyan/Methodist Contribution: What is the Wesleyan/Methodist contribution to the Church universal?

John Wesley believed the Methodist movement was raised up to proclaim sanctification, particularly entire sanctification, as its distinctive contribution to the Church. He described this as the “grand depositum” entrusted to the people called Methodist, emphasizing not only salvation, but lives transformed by holiness and perfect love. This emphasis continues in the call to make disciples and spread scriptural holiness, inviting believers to love God fully and love their neighbor. Wesley described Methodists as those who have the love of God shed abroad in their hearts, reflecting salvation that leads to holy living.

Another Wesleyan contribution is accountable Christian community. Wesley emphasized that holiness develops in relationship, organizing believers into class meetings and bands for encouragement and accountability. This formed a connectional movement committed to personal and social holiness. The Wesleyan tradition continues to call the Church to discipleship, perfect love, and connectional living shaped by transforming grace.

12. Global Methodist Church: What is your vision for the GMC?

My vision for the GMC is a Christ centered, Spirit filled movement seeking first the Kingdom of God and committed to spreading scriptural holiness across the globe. Wesley warned against the people called Methodists becoming a dead sect. My prayer is the GMC remains a living movement of the Holy Spirit, pursuing holiness of heart and life and hearts set on fire for God.

I envision a movement that does not focus on building its own kingdom, but participates in God’s work across the globe. This includes holding one another accountable to Scripture, encouraging holiness, and living with generosity in sending, resourcing, and supporting mission. Wesley’s vision of leaders who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God reflects this call. My hope is that the GMC becomes a movement where lives are transformed by Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and lived for the glory of God.

13. Evangelism: What is evangelism and how have you practiced it effectively in your ministry?

Evangelism comes from the Greek word meaning good news. Jesus proclaimed this good news, announcing freedom, restoration, and the nearness of God’s Kingdom (Luke 4:18–19; Matt 4:17). He then called the Church to continue this mission, empowering believers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). Evangelism includes sharing the gospel and testifying to how God is at work in our lives (Mark 5:19; Rom 1:16).

In my ministry, evangelism has often flowed through intentional relationships. In college, I engaged students across campus, building relationships and sharing my testimony. During seminary and church planting, I intentionally created opportunities to build relationships, share the gospel, and invite response. These experiences reinforced that effective evangelism grows from faithful presence, sensitivity to the Spirit, and willingness to share when God opens doors.

14. Discipleship: What is a disciple, and how have you effectively made disciples in your ministry?

I understand a disciple as one who loves God fully, is growing in holiness, and helps others follow Christ. Jesus’ invitations to come and see, follow Him, and abide in Him reveal that discipleship is intentional, relational, and reproducing (John 1:39; Matt 4:19; John 15). Jesus also taught that discipleship requires surrender, taking up the cross, and reordering life around Him (Mark 8:34; John 8:31).

I first experienced intentional discipleship in college when someone invested in me for two years, helping me grow in prayer, Scripture, obedience, and sharing my faith. This shaped my ministry. Since then, I have discipled individuals and small groups in college, seminary, church planting, and local church ministry. I have helped establish discipleship groups and band meetings that multiplied.

My approach focuses on investing deeply in a few with the intention of multiplication, following Jesus’ model and the call to make disciples who make disciples.

15. Local Engagement: How have you led congregations to engage their local contexts with the gospel?

Engaging the local context begins with understanding the people God has called us to reach. Jesus modeled this by entering human context and engaging people where they were, such as with the Samaritan woman. Paul likewise adapted to different contexts for the sake of the gospel (1 Cor 9:19–23). These examples shaped how I have led congregations to engage their communities.

In my first appointment, I worked with the church to identify community needs, ask questions about where people were seeking hope, and use tools such as Mission Insite to understand demographics. We developed an Acts 1:8 strategy that led to local outreach and a partnership with another church to serve those facing homelessness, addiction, and poverty while sharing the gospel.

During church planting and now as Conference Superintendent, I continue emphasizing listening, contextual awareness, and collaboration so churches can effectively engage their communities and spread scriptural holiness.

16. Unreached People Groups: How do you understand the mission of the GMC in relation to unreached and unengaged people groups?

From the beginning, God’s mission has included all peoples. God promised Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him, and Revelation gives a vision of every nation, tribe, and language worshiping before the throne (Gen 12; Rev 7). Scripture consistently calls God’s people to declare His glory among the nations and bring salvation to the ends of the earth (Ps 67; Isa 49:6). Paul reflected this mission by seeking to preach where Christ was not yet known (Rom 15:20).

The Global Methodist Church shares this calling to spread scriptural holiness across the globe, including unreached and unengaged people groups. This involves sending, partnering, praying, equipping, and resourcing those working in areas with little gospel presence. It also includes identifying unreached people in our own communities. Through connectional partnership and faithful witness, we participate in God’s mission so people from every nation and people group may come to know Christ.

17. Global Missions: What is the local church’s role in global missions? How will you equip local churches for that role?

The local church plays a primary role in global missions. From its earliest days, Methodism understood the church as a sending movement. Wesley’s conviction that the world was his parish reflected a commitment to reaching people beyond local boundaries. Scripture shows the local church fasting, praying, and sending leaders for mission, demonstrating that congregations are called to raise up and send workers to the nations (Acts 13:2–3). Jesus’ call to be witnesses locally, regionally, and globally provides a helpful framework for engagement (Acts 1:8).

I seek to equip churches by encouraging Acts 1:8 strategies, fostering partnerships, and helping congregations identify opportunities for sending, praying, and supporting global mission. The connectional nature of the Global Methodist Church strengthens this work, as churches partner together in prayer, generosity, and encouragement (Phil 1; 2 Cor 8). Through collaboration and Spirit led sending, local churches participate in God’s global mission.

18. Christian Unity: What is your understanding of Christian unity? How will you lead the Church toward greater unity in Christ and the Spirit both within the GMC and in relation to other ecclesial bodies?

Christian unity flows from the heart of God and reflects the life of the Trinity. Jesus prayed believers would be one so the world would know Him, showing that unity strengthens the Church’s witness (John 17). Scripture calls believers to love one another, walk in humility, and maintain unity in the Spirit grounded in shared faith (John 13; Eph 4). This unity is not uniformity, but a shared life in Christ marked by love, grace, and reconciliation (Col 3).

As a leader, I seek to foster unity by modeling humility, encouraging reconciliation, and addressing conflict biblically (Matt 18). I emphasize unity in essential doctrines while allowing charitable disagreement in nonessential matters. I also recognize the GMC as part of the larger Church, and seek unity and partnership in mission, prayer, and service. In doing so, we strengthen our witness and participate more fully in God’s mission together.

19. Bishop's Work: What is your understanding of the work of a bishop?

Paragraph 603 of the Book of Doctrines and Discipline outlines the responsibilities of bishops in the Global Methodist Church. I affirm these responsibilities and understand bishops as spiritual overseers who guard the faith, order, unity, doctrine, and discipline of the Church. Bishops help transmit and defend the apostolic faith while casting vision for the mission of making disciples and spreading scriptural holiness across the globe.

Bishops also serve as connectional leaders and general superintendents, presiding over conferences, ordaining clergy, fixing appointments, and offering guidance to conference leaders. They provide missional leadership, encouraging the Church to focus on evangelism, discipleship, and generosity in support of global mission.

In addition, bishops serve as teachers and preachers, equipping clergy and laity while helping develop future leaders. Through governance, spiritual oversight, and connectional leadership, bishops foster unity and collaboration across conferences and with the broader body of Christ.

20. Your Qualifications: What qualifies you for the office of bishop?

Paragraph 602 outlines the qualifications for a bishop. My prayer is my life reflects what was said of Peter and John, that I have been with Jesus and seek first His Kingdom in all I do (Acts 4:13; Matt 6:33). I do not feel worthy of such responsibility, but I seek to live surrendered to God’s will, shaped by the Wesley Covenant Prayer, desiring simply to be a faithful steward wherever God leads.

Throughout Scripture, those God calls often feel unqualified, yet God equips those He calls. Paul reminds us that our competence comes from God, not ourselves (2 Cor 3:4–6). This shapes my posture and dependence upon the Holy Spirit.

If the Church discerns that I am called to serve, I will do so with humility and faithfulness. If others are chosen, I will support them fully. My desire is simply to serve Christ and His Church.

21. Assembly of Bishops: What do you see as the role of the Assembly of Bishops?

The Assembly of Bishops serves as a connectional body providing shared spiritual and leadership oversight for the Global Methodist Church. While bishops serve specific areas, they also share responsibility for the whole Church. Because of this, the Assembly must work collaboratively, watching over one another and the global church in love. This includes gathering for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and discernment as they seek to lead faithfully.

The Assembly also provides pastoral and doctrinal guidance, speaking with one voice on important matters and helping transmit the apostolic faith from a Wesleyan perspective. Through this work, they strengthen the Church’s doctrine and mission to spread scriptural holiness.

In addition, the Assembly offers visionary and temporal leadership by encouraging expansion, supporting conference leadership, and ensuring fidelity to doctrine and discipline. The Assembly also models unity within the Global Methodist Church and with the broader body of Christ.

22. Fellow Bishops: How do you envision working together with fellow bishops?

I envision working with fellow bishops in a truly connectional manner, collaborating around our shared mission and vision for the Global Methodist Church. While the Assembly of Bishops provides an important space for collaboration, working together extends beyond formal meetings. It includes supporting, encouraging, and strengthening one another in the shared work of leadership.

I would seek regular communication through appropriate means between gatherings, recognizing that consistent communication fosters unity and strengthens relationships. At the same time, I believe connectional leadership includes honoring one another’s areas of responsibility. If concerns arise, I would communicate directly with the bishop involved and support their leadership unless assistance is requested.

I would also be willing to assist fellow bishops when needed, particularly during unexpected circumstances. My desire is to work together in humility, mutual accountability, and shared mission as we lead the Church.

23. Conference Superintendents: How do you envision working together with and supervising conference superintendents?

The relationship between a bishop and conference superintendents is vital for ordering the life of the Church and advancing our shared mission. When vacancies occur, the bishop appoints conference superintendents in consultation with conference leaders. I believe conference superintendents are primarily responsible for day to day leadership, vision, and missional strategy within their annual conference. My role would be to support, encourage, and collaborate with them in ways that strengthen their leadership.

I envision regular gatherings for prayer, encouragement, and sharing best practices, along with consistent communication and accessibility when guidance is needed. I would entrust appointment work and conference leadership to superintendents and their cabinets, stepping in when requested or required.

I would also partner with superintendents in teaching, vision casting, and leadership development, while honoring their context. My goal would be servant leadership that strengthens conference superintendents and advances the Church’s mission.

24. Handling Concerns: If laity or clergy bring concerns directly to you bypassing their presiding elders and/or conference superintendent, would you include the applicable conference superintendent and/or presiding elder in the conversation? If so, how would you empower your conference superintendents and/or presiding elders in the discussion?

I believe concerns should be handled according to the principles of Matthew 18, honoring appropriate leadership and accountability within the Church. If laity or clergy bypass presiding elders or conference superintendents, I would gently redirect them to the appropriate leader while including that leader in communication. This approach honors our connectional structure and empowers those entrusted with leadership.

I would also follow up privately with the conference superintendent or presiding elder to offer support, counsel, or guidance as needed. If they feel equipped to address the concern, I would trust their leadership while remaining available if additional support is requested.

In my current role, I follow this same approach by encouraging biblically grounded reconciliation and guiding individuals back to appropriate leadership. My goal is not only to address concerns, but to model healthy, Christ centered reconciliation that strengthens relationships and reflects unity within the Church.

25. Laity Leadership: How do you envision incorporating laity into the leadership of the church and into your leadership team?

Ephesians 4 teaches that church leaders are called to equip the whole people of God for ministry so the body of Christ may be built up and matured (Eph 4:11–13). This has shaped my ministry, as I believe leadership is not about doing all the ministry, but equipping laity to participate fully in God’s mission. In local churches, I have invested in developing lay leaders in discipleship, outreach, administration, and teaching, and have seen churches become healthier and more effective when laity are empowered.

At the conference level, I value intentional structures that encourage lay leadership, including lay leaders, prayer teams, and collaborative ministry. These approaches foster a connectional and mission focused church.

As a bishop, I would intentionally invest in lay leaders through encouragement, leadership development, and collaboration. I believe the church is strongest when clergy and laity lead together in advancing the mission of the Church.

26. GMC Challenges: What do you see as the top three challenges facing the GMC today? How would you address them?

The Global Methodist Church is still in its early stages, creating both opportunities and challenges as we establish culture, vision, and structure. One challenge is rapid global growth across diverse contexts. This growth raises questions about unity, leadership expectations, and contextual ministry. We can address this by strengthening connectionalism, emphasizing shared doctrine, and investing in leadership development across the global church.

A second challenge is the temptation to become overly structured. While structure is necessary, too much can hinder flexibility and mission. We must ensure governance supports multiplication, allowing conferences and local churches to contextualize ministry while maintaining doctrinal clarity.

A third challenge is raising Spirit filled leaders. This requires intentional disciple making, leadership development, and sending leaders for ministry. Healthy disciple making churches will naturally raise up leaders to advance the mission of making disciples and spreading scriptural holiness globally.

27. Devotional Life: How would you characterize your devotional life?

Psalm 1 describes the person whose delight is in the law of the Lord and who meditates on it day and night. This passage reflects my desire to remain rooted in God’s Word and to abide in Christ (John 15). Each morning I begin by praying, Lord help me to seek first your Kingdom and your righteousness today.

My devotional rhythm varies depending on travel, but I seek to intentionally prioritize time with God each day. Currently I am reading from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament, followed by reflection and prayer. When traveling, I adapt by finding quiet space, listening to Scripture while driving, and incorporating prayer throughout the day.

Stepping into my role as Conference Superintendent required new rhythms due to travel, but I continue to prioritize abiding in Christ, walking in the Spirit, and allowing God’s Word to shape my life daily.

28. Theological Resources: What are the top five authors or theological resources to which you turn for research and learning and why?

There are many authors and theological resources that have shaped my life and leadership. In this season, five stand out as particularly meaningful.

First, A. W. Tozer has influenced me deeply, particularly his writings on holiness and pursuit of God. His work challenges believers to move beyond surface level faith into deeper communion with God.

Second, I regularly return to John Wesley’s sermons, journals, and writings, which ground me in Wesleyan theology, especially grace, holiness, and discipleship.

Third, I often engage resources from Seedbed, which connect Wesleyan theology with practical ministry and leadership.

Fourth, C. S. Lewis has shaped my understanding of discipleship, suffering, and the nature of God through thoughtful and accessible theological reflection.

Fifth, authors such as Stephen Seamands and Robert Coleman have influenced my thinking on holiness, disciple making, and multiplication, helping shape my approach to leadership and ministry.

29. Failures: Describe one time you failed; what did you learn from that failure?

Early in my ministry, I helped start a college ministry, investing significant time reaching students and building the ministry. However, as I prepared to leave, I realized there was no one ready to lead after me. Because I had unintentionally built the ministry around my own leadership rather than raising up others, the ministry ended when I departed. This was a painful failure and a significant leadership lesson.

During this season, the Holy Spirit brought me to 2 Timothy, where Paul instructs Timothy to entrust leadership to faithful people who will teach others. I realized I had led faithfully, but I had not intentionally multiplied leaders. This experience also deepened my understanding of Ephesians 4, which calls leaders to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

This failure has shaped my approach to leadership and ministry ever since, strengthening my commitment to discipleship and multiplication.

30. Leadership Style: How would you describe your leadership style?

My style of leadership is a blend of servant leadership and transformational leadership. When I lead, I seek to serve Jesus, His Kingdom, and the people entrusted to my care. Jesus modeled this in John 13 when He washed the disciples’ feet, demonstrating that leadership begins with humility and service. Because of this, I seek to develop, empower, and lift up other leaders, prioritizing the mission of God over personal recognition.

I am also drawn to transformational leadership. In Mark 3, Jesus called the twelve to be with Him, and then He sent them out. This model has shaped my leadership, as I seek to cast vision, invest in leaders, and raise up others for faithful discipleship and multiplication. My desire is to help individuals and churches move toward faithful obedience and shared leadership in fulfilling God’s mission.

31. Decision Making: Give an example of a time when you had to make a difficult decision as a leader and how you made that decision.

Throughout my ministry, and especially in my role as Conference Superintendent, I have faced many difficult decisions. One example comes from my time as pastor at The Goddard Church. I entered that appointment during COVID, when nearly all ministry activity had paused. There was no online worship, no small groups, and the church was also entering discernment regarding disaffiliation, creating potential for division.

Before making decisions, I committed to prayer, fasting, and consultation with key leaders. I listened carefully, gathered input, and invited leaders into shared discernment grounded in Scripture and prayer. My goal was to build trust and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance rather than move quickly.

Not everyone agreed with every decision, but we resumed worship, relaunched discipleship, and navigated disaffiliation with unity, ultimately voting unanimously. This experience reinforced that difficult decisions require prayer, collaboration, and dependence on God.

32. Confrontation: Give an example of a time when you had to confront an employee or colleague over behavior or beliefs contrary to those agreed upon and how you handled it.

I had a worship leader who was a gifted musician, but over time I recognized he was not leading the congregation spiritually. I also noticed social media posts that did not reflect the character expected of someone in worship leadership. I had several conversations with him, but did not see meaningful change.

After prayer and consultation with key leaders, I met with him and shared my concerns. I shared that I cared deeply for him and wanted to invest in his spiritual growth. I offered to meet with him regularly for discipleship and leadership development, explaining that spiritual leadership was an expectation for those serving in worship leadership.

After considering this, he chose to step down. Though difficult, the conversation remained respectful, and our relationship remained positive. This experience reinforced the importance of addressing concerns with honesty, compassion, and clarity, shepherding the individual and the church.

33. Teaching: What experience do you have in a teaching role? How has your teaching style evolved during your ministry?

Teaching has always been a central part of my ministry. In the local church, I view teaching as essential for equipping the saints for the work of ministry. I teach Scripture, discipleship, leadership development, and mission focused topics that help the church grow in spiritual maturity.

I have also taught in university and seminary settings. I served as a teaching assistant for Pastoral Crisis Intervention through Asbury Theological Seminary, facilitating discussion and helping students connect theology with real life ministry. Currently, I serve as adjunct faculty at Friends University, teaching Old Testament annually and helping students engage Scripture and its application.

Over time, my teaching style has broadened. I utilize lecture, discussion, coaching, and experiential learning. My tendency is vision-casting while remaining grounded in strong biblical teaching and adapting to different settings and audiences.