• Honors Program, Anderson College, 1993-1996
• Leadership Scholarship, Anderson College, 1993-1996
• Dean’s List, Anderson College, 1993-1996
• Senator, Student Government Association, Anderson College, 1994-95
• Student Member of Judicial Board, Anderson College, 1995-1996
• Gamma Beta Phi Society
• Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Anderson College, 1996
• Licensed to Preach the Gospel, February 27, 1994
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley, SC
• Ordination to the Gospel Ministry, April 26, 1998
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley, SC
• Mission Trips (Preaching and Construction)
Moscow, Russia, Summer, 1993
Havana, Cuba, Summer, 1994
Jinga, Uganda, Africa, January, 1997
Kampala, Uganda, Africa, January, 1998
Lumino, Uganda, Africa, May 2000
• Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000
• Student-Member of Evangelical Theological Society
• The John & G. Henton Davies Award in Old Testament, May 11, 2000
An award given by Southeastern Seminary for exceptional ability and achievement in the study of Hebrew and Old Testament
WORK EXPERIENCE
POPLAR SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH, Zebulon, NC
January 1999 - Present
Pastor
Work with a small country church as the senior pastor, expositorily preaching through books of the Bible.
GRADUATE FELLOW
August 1998 - December 2004
Dr. Pete Schemm (August 2001 - December 2004)
Work as assistant to professor, grading papers and exams and teaching on occasion.
Dr. Frank Catanzaro (August 1998 - May 2001)
Worked as assistant to professor, grading papers and exams and teaching on occasion.
MARATHON COMMUNITY CHURCH, Powdersville, SC
June 1997 - May 1998
Student Pastor
Started a student ministry in June, 1997 for a new church. The ministry grew to approximately 15 youth. Planned weekly activities for the youth and conducted a weekly Bible Study program. Also, started a Sunday night program to reach unchurched youth called Planet Marathon.
BRUSHY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, Easley, SC
October 1995 - August 1996
Associate Minister: Youth Minister Intern
Worked as minister to the youth, planning the everyday activities, special events, and counseling with youth.
RIVER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, Piedmont, SC
August 1993 - May 1995
Youth Minister
Planned activities for youth (e.g., fun trips, retreats, lock-ins, etc.), counseled with youth, and lead youth program. Youth group grew from zero the first two weeks to an average of 10-12 on Wednesday nights and 18-20 for activities.
SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, SUNSET, SC
Summer 1992
Youth Minister
Worked as summer youth minister planning retreats, trips, and Bible studies; and endeavored to lead youth to better understand Jesus Christ.