Vision
To serve and shape the church through teaching, spiritual formation, and pastoral care.
Education
- Master of Divinity
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ✧ Seattle, WA
August 2014 – June 2018
- Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Text
Abilene Christian University ✧ Abilene, TX
August 2008 – May 2012
Employment
- Minister (2018-present)
Federal Way Church of Christ ✧ Federal Way, WA
Lead, serve, and equip the congregation in partnership with elders, office staff, and other ministry leaders.
- Director of Worship and Communication (2018)
Sanctuary Church ✧ Seattle, WA
Facilitate and lead in worship gatherings, oversee communications, and assist in preaching.
- Pastoral Intern (2016-2017)
Sanctuary Church ✧ Seattle, WA
Assist in worship services, preaching, and community group spiritual formation.
- Sermon Research Assistant (2012-2014)
Beltway Park Church ✧ Abilene, TX
Assist senior pastor in research for sermons, answering inquiries, and other requested tasks.
- Discipleship School Associate Director (2012-2013)
Beltway Park Church ✧ Abilene, TX
Oversee, direct, and envision staff, students, and daily operations of the discipleship school.
- College Ministry Administrator (2012-2014)
Beltway Park Church ✧ Abilene, TX
Manage and coordinate communications, hospitality, and finances for the college ministry.
- Worship and Media Coordinator (2011)
Beltway Park Church ✧ Abilene, TX
Lead worship and coordinate media for college student summer discipleship school.
- Youth Ministry Intern (2010)
Heritage Church of Christ ✧ Fort Worth, TX
Invest in the lives of 6th – 12th grade students as teacher, leader, camp counselor, and friend.
- Youth Ministry Apprentice (2007 – 2008)
First Colony Church of Christ ✧ Sugar Land, TX
Coordinate ministry events, maintain website, assist in preparation for weekly services.
Experience
- Musician in worship settings (2005 – present)
Various Locations
Assist and lead in worship settings on acoustic guitar, piano, drums, and/or vocals.
- Small Group Leader (2007 – present)
Various Locations
Facilitate small group gatherings to foster deep relationship with community and Jesus.
- Sacred Space Student Leadership Realm (2015-2016)
The Seattle School ✧ Seattle, WA
Create resources and events to integrate academic and sacred calendars for spiritual formation.
- Usher, Lector, Communion Assistant (2014-2016)
Grace Church Seattle ✧ Seattle, WA
Greet and assist parishioners as they arrive, read lectionary texts, and serve communion.
- Wedding Officiant (2014)
Austin, TX
Journey with couple throughout engagement, help plan and direct wedding ceremony.
- College Worship Service Producer (2011)
Beltway Park Church ✧ Abilene, TX
Coordinate a group of students who incorporate creative pieces into worship gatherings.
- Bible Department Chapel Planning Team (2011)
Abilene Christian University ✧ Abilene, TX
Plan and implement monthly departmental chapel service with other students.
Skills
- Leadership
✧ Teaching ✧ Discipleship ✧ Liturgy ✧ Small Groups ✧ Student Ministry ✧ Management
- Musical
✧ Singing ✧ Piano ✧ Acoustic Guitar ✧ Drums ✧ Musical Scores ✧ Chord Charts
- Technical
✧ Documents ✧ Budgets ✧ Communications ✧ Scheduling ✧ Web Development ✧ Audio and Video Editing