Hometown: Troutville, VA

Family: Beautiful wife Stephanie, son Luke, daughter Elizabeth

Education: Human services/psychology at Virginia Tech

Background: Young Life Staff 2 years and volunteer 11 years, construction 2 years, youth pastor 2004-2009, music director 2006-present.

My passion at Orchard Hills: Seeing people "get it."  Watching folks learn to give more and more in worship to God.

Favorite illustration of a biblical truth: It is for Freedom that Chirst set us free (Gal. 5:1). I have loved seeing people walking in Freedom from slavery!