EDUCATION

[2015] EdD, Educational Leadership. Liberty University. Lynchburg VA.

[2009] MDiv, Leadership. Liberty Theological Seminary. Lynchburg VA.

[2007] MA, Religion. Liberty Theological Seminary. Lynchburg VA.

[2005] BA, Pastoral Ministry. John Wesley University. High Point, NC.

[1995] Bible Certificate. Berean College. Springfield MO.

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CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

[2025] Pastoral Ministry, Evangelism and Discipleship. Seminars with Dr. Matthew Friedeman. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Salem, VA.

[2025] Cultural Diversity. Concordia Clinical Education Seminar with Medbridge Online. Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Continuing Education. Valencia, PA.

[2024] CPR & First Aid. Concordia Clinical Education Seminar with Chris Schroeder. Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Continuing Education. Valencia, PA.

[2024] Shepherd Leadership: Guarding, Feeding, & Leading God’s Flock. Seminar Series. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Elizabeth City NC.

[2024] Clinical Professional Standards for Spiritual Care in Home Health Care. Elsevier Clinical Education. Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Continuing Education. Cabot, PA.

[2023] Becoming a Disciple-maker. Seminar with Bill Hull, Co-founder of the Bonhoeffer Project; Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers; Leo Wisniewski, Founder of Locking Arms Men; & Hollis Haff, Regional Representative of the Bonhoeffer Project. Bonhoeffer Project, “Come & See” Conference. Wexford PA.

[2023] Using Improvisational Comedy Techniques to Build a Culture of Innovation. Seminar with Kevin Erdner. The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County & the Pittsburg Foundation. Greensburg PA.

[2023] Into the Grey: Tools for Navigating Shifting Paradigms in Ministry. Seminar with Dr. James Halbert & Dr. Dorie Halbert. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Rutherford College NC.

[2023] Identity & Stewardship: Keys to Practical Holiness. Seminar with Rev. Jeff Stockett. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Rutherford College NC.

[2022] Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania. University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work & PA Child Welfare Resource Center. Mechanicsburg PA.

[2022] Better Practices in Financial Management. Seminar with Kevin Gieder. The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County & the Pittsburgh Foundation. Greensburg PA.

[2022] Financial Strategy: Planning for Change. Seminar with Kate Sphar. The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County & the Pittsburgh Foundation. Greensburg PA.

[2022] Ministry Considerations in a Post-Pandemic Culture. Seminar with Dr. Ed Stetzer. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 33rd General Conference. Asheville NC.

[2021] The Journey To Spiritual Wholeness: Preaching the Map. Seminar with Rev. Stan Key. The Evangelical Methodist Church / The Francis Asbury Society, Preaching Institute. Indianapolis, IN.

[2019] Evangelism in the Context of Culture. Seminar with Rev. Bill & Rev. Lisa Walker. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Westover WV.

[2019] 30 Minutes to Raise the Dead: A Call to Preaching Excellence. Seminar with Rev. Steven Housewright. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Westover WV.

[2019] Walking in Rhythm with Jesus: Practical Steps Towards Maturity. Seminar with Rev. Stephen Miller. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Westover WV.

[2019] Redemptive Compassion: Helping People Holistically. Seminar with Mrs. Judy Edwards. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Westover WV.

[2019] Innovation and Exploration: Seeing Church Planting in New Ways. Seminar with Dr. Jay Moon. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Planters Bootcamp. Indianapolis IN.

[2019] Missional Practices for Church Planting. Seminar with Dr. Donald Moon. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Planters Bootcamp. Indianapolis IN.

[2019] 10 Cautions Regarding Church Planting. Seminar with Dr. James Halbert. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Planters Bootcamp. Indianapolis IN.

[2018] Transformative Teaching and Learning. Seminar with Dr. Scott Marsee and Dr. Josh Fee. Ohio Christian University. Circleville OH.

[2018] Building Critical Thinking into the Teaching Process. Seminar with Dr. William Baker. Ohio Christian University. Circleville OH.

[2018] Engaging a New Generation of Adult Learners. Seminar with Dr. Wayne Pessia. Ohio Christian University. Circleville OH.

[2018] Holiness – A Wesleyan Perspective. Seminar with Dr. John Oswalt. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 32nd General Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2018] Biblical Counseling for those in Emotionally Destructive Relationships. Seminar with Leslie Vernick. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 32nd General Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2018] A Biblical Understanding of Homosexuality. Seminar with Dr. Christopher Yuan. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 32nd General Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2017] Natural Church Development: Principles for Cultivating Organizational Health. Seminar with David Wetzler. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Coaching Bootcamp. Indianapolis IN.

[2016] Wesleyan Theology. Seminar with Dr. Chris Bounds. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2014] Ministry in a Postmodern Context. Seminar with Dr. Dell Tacket. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 31st General Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2014] The Epic of Eden: A Fresh Perspective on the Unity of the Old & New Testaments. Seminar with Dr. Sandra Richter. The Evangelical Methodist Church, 31st General Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2014] Preaching through the Prophets: A Homiletical Refresher. Seminar with Dr. Stan Key. The Francis Asbury Society, Preaching Institute. Wilmore KY.

[2014] Preaching through the Prophets: An Overview of Jeremiah. Seminar with Dr. John Oswalt. The Francis Asbury Society, Preaching Institute. Wilmore KY.

[2013] Christ in the Old Testament. Seminar with Dr. Walter Kaiser. The Evangelical Methodist Church, Journey Conference. Indianapolis IN.

[2012] Crafting Sermons that Connect with People. Seminar with Rev. Stan Key. The Francis Asbury Society, Preaching Institute. Wilmore KY.

[2012] The Gospel in Isaiah. Seminar with Dr. John Oswalt. The Francis Asbury Society, Preaching Institute. Wilmore KY.

[2011] Toward A Greater Cultural Awareness: Differentiated Instruction Across All Learning Domains. Okeechobee County School System. Okeechobee FL.