Hominy Baptist Church, Candler, North Carolina – 2006 – present
Co-Pastor – 2022-Present
Minister of Administration & Outreach, Associate Pastor – 2006-2022
Beverly Hills Baptist Church, Asheville, North Carolina – 1997 – 2005
Minister of Education
Enslow Park Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Huntington, West Virginia – 1995 – 1997
Director of Christian Education
West Virginia Baptist Foundation for Campus Ministry and American Baptist Campus Minister, Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia – 1991 – 1994
Associate Director
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina – 1988 – 1989
Baptist Campus Minister Intern
Church Experience
- Co-Pastoring semi-rural Cooperative Baptist church through major transitional period.
- Led design and implementation of Emergency and Security Procedures and Child Safety policies.
- Led three major church construction projects as Project Coordinator.
- Directed educational ministries, planned and coordinated Bible study and missions education programs for children, adolescents and adults, evaluated and met curriculum needs, recruited and trained volunteer teachers and leaders.
- Guided churches through self-study and strategic planning discernment processes.
- Provided staff support and promotional materials for capital campaign and stewardship campaigns.
- Led in design, training and implementation of team-based ministry structure. Provided staff support and training for church committees and teams.
- Served as consultant in Christian education, church administration and campus ministry for churches.
- Presented workshops at local, regional and state training events.
- Developed and managed budgets and policies, supervised volunteer and paid staff, administered facilities, led staff and congregations in absence of pastor and during interim pastorates.
- Directed church and organizational marketing strategies and media relations. Designed and produced newsletters, logos, brochures, promotional literature and multi-media presentations. Worked closely with website designer and served as webmaster to keep content current. Issued press releases and granted interviews.
- Created and managed database for tracking and maintaining contact with first-time guests and regularly attending non-members. Established outreach program for follow-up contact with guests. Designed, promoted and led age- appropriate classes for new and prospective members.
- Provided vocational counseling and coaching for youth, college and divinity students, lay and ordained adults.
- Cultivated and maintained strong supportive relationships with students, church members and colleagues.
- Traveled regularly, representing campus ministry foundation at churches through regular visits, correspondence, and participation in associational and state convention events.
- Served on associational, regional and statewide steering teams, responsible for congregational enrichment programs and shared planning and coordination of ministry among diverse congregations.
- Led in planning and implementation of youth, student and adult retreats and conferences at local, associational and state levels.
- Provided worship leadership for weekly services in liturgical, traditional, blended, and contemporary styles. Prepared and presented sermons, children’s messages, Bible studies, seminars and workshops.
- Led local mission projects and trips: made contacts, recruited, trained and debriefed volunteers, coordinated publicity, fund raising, transportation, lodging, activities and meals.
- Led Baptist campus ministry in ecumenical setting and coordinated regional programming for Baptist campus ministries at six Appalachian colleges and universities.
Other Activities
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina
Faith Formation / Spiritual Formation Team – 2016-2025, Chair 2020-2024
Council Development Team – 2012-2015
WNC Baptist Campus Ministries
Board Secretary – 2013 – Present
Western North Carolina Baptist \Fellowship
Coordinating Council, Chair – 2012-2015
Network Steering Team – 2006 – 2009
Young Adult Ministry and Church Life Teams – 2003 – 2005
Western North Carolina Staff Peer Learning Group
Member – 2002 – Present
Convener – 2005 – Present
Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity
Adjunct Professor – 2006, 2008
Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
Consultant, Church Administration/Team Ministry – 2006 – 2009
Buncombe Baptist Association
Christian Education Team Leader – 2001 – 2004
Vacation Bible School Director, Adult Sunday School Consultant – 1998 – 2004