I was born and raised on the West Coast, spending most of my childhood and teen years in the Phoenix, AZ Metro area. In 1997, I moved to Huntsville, AL to go to college at the University of Alabama in Huntsville to pursue a degree in Atmospheric Science. That same year, after attending Temple Baptist for several months, I trusted Christ as my savior. For the next several years I continued to attend and volunteer at Temple, study at UAH, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Math, and then a Master Degree in Atmospheric Science.  In early 2005, I felt the call to enter fulltime ministry. Just a few years later in 2007, I started full time at Temple as the Executive Pastor. It has been an amazing journey thus far, and God has truly blessed not only Temple, but my family. I met my wife Nancy at Temple and we were married at Temple in 2006. We have three amazing children Dawson, Preston and Kirsty, who is grown and now living in Huntsville, AL.  Away from the office I enjoy storm chasing. I have been able to see many tornadoes over the years and be in the eye of several hurricanes. We are a huge soccer family and spend many hours each week on the soccer pitch. My motivation in life is to love God and to serve Him in whatever capacity He sees fit. I am completely humbled that I get to serve the Lord and to work with people not only at Temple but across the USA through the work being done with The Timothy Initiative. I am excited about what the future holds at Temple and can't wait to see what God has planned for all of us!