From 1990 to 2000, Jody and I served on staff at New Harvest Church in Clewiston, Florida. We then were sent to Life Church in Ft. Myers, Florida where we served from 2000 to 2006. From there, we helped plant The Bridge Church in Denton, Texas in 2006 – 2007; made our way to The Gate Church in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, 2007-2012; and, in 2012, we stepped into our current assignment as senior pastors of Life Church in Columbus, Mississippi. Over the years, I’ve also had the privilege of ministering in India, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Peru, Ukraine, Vietnam, Canada, South Africa and Greece.
One of the most rewarding adventures of our 32-year marriage has been parenthood! Jody and I have two unbelievably amazing children. Our daughter, Austyn, is 31, and our son, Josiah, is 27, and they astound us daily. They’re both married to gems, and we couldn’t ask for a better son- and daughter-in-love, Morgan and Destiny. We have 4 wonderful grands. It has been an honor to work with my family in ministry at Life Church GTR in Columbus, MS.
Locally, I help to oversee our three coffee shops: Coffeehouse on 5th, Coffeehouse on 5th on Columbus Air Force Base, and Southbound Coffee and Roaster – helping to provide jobs and contribute to the financial viability of our wonderful town. I also serve on the board of our local Main Street. I love serving in our community.
I’m passionate about mentoring and coaching. In 2022, I embarked upon yet another journey and received my Christian Life Coaching certification from Life Mentoring School. Becoming certified has equipped me with more tools to do so in a Christ-centered way. My journey through life has been neither unicorns and rainbows nor silver spoons or silver platters. It has been peppered with challenges and trials, but I believe I’ve become a master at excavating treasure through this journey of life. Always focusing and amplifying the beautiful gifts God gives us to enjoy along the way, and I absolutely love helping others discover sacred treasures. We’ve been given this one amazing life. Why not see it as the greatest gift ever given to you? I believe I can help you see life as a Sacred Treasure. It is my aim, my assignment to keep my love for life and my commitment to seeing others experience God’s love at the forefront of my messaging as I teach and share with both passion and practical application. It's been my life-long desire to connect people to the presence of the Living God and see their lives transformed.