I was called to ministry from a drastically different career in April of 2000. My high school sweetheart who became my wife, Angie, and I were at a crossroads in life and God orchestrated events in such a way that ultimately led me to a full-time youth pastor position. I served in that role for ten years, then Angie and I planted a church, which we were at for twelve more years while I worked full time as a hospice chaplain, until the Lord brought us to MVBC. We are both from Jonesborough, which is where we raised our two kids: Lyndsay and Jacob, who have since grown up and given us five grandchildren! I enjoy spending time with my family, sports, music, and theology. One of my personal core values is that God is always ready to restore our lives, no matter how broken we may be, no matter what the past looks like, or how far from God we may think we are. Grace is truly amazing!