Professional Memberships
Society of Biblical Literature
Political Theology Network
Institutional Service
2023–present, Academic Council, Christian Theological Seminary
2014–2017, Seminary Council Representative, Student Body Clerk, Cultural Diversity Committee Member, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Conference Leadership
2014, Session Presider, Stone-Campbell Journal Annual Conference, Knoxville, TN
2010–2012, Stone-Campbell Journal Annual Conference, “Mark in Mediterranean Context” Section Committee Member
Community Leadership
2017–present, Adult Christian Education Teacher, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, GA
2016–2018, Board of Directors, Supporting Hope, Louisville, KY (Provides grants and nonprofit coaching to indigenously-led community service organizations in the developing world)
2016–2017, Chair of the Outreach Council, Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY
2009–2015, Board of Directors, Community Homeworks, Kalamazoo, MI (Provides emergency home repair, weatherization, and home maintenance education to low-income families)
Ecclesial Experience
Ordination
Mid-Kentucky Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA): certified for call to ordination
Service
2020–2021, Youth Ministry Director, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA
2015–2016, Pastoral Intern, Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY
2014, Interim Preaching Pastor, Skyridge Church of the Brethren, Kalamazoo, MI
2008–2012, Church Planter / Senior Pastor, Vineyard Church of Kalamazoo, MI
2006–2009, Campus Minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Kalamazoo College
1999–2001, Campus Minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: University of Michigan
Guest Lecturer / Preacher
Christian Theological Seminary Chapel, Indianapolis, IN (2022)
Eastern Michigan University InterVarsity, Ypsilanti, MI (multiple occasions)
Ferris State University InterVarsity, Big Rapids, MI (2008)
First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Indianapolis, IN (multiple occasions)
First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Glasgow, KY (2015)
Grand Valley State University InterVarsity, Grand Rapids, MI (2007)
Kalamazoo College InterVarsity, Kalamazoo, MI (multiple occasions)
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Decatur, GA (2018)
Renaissance Vineyard Church, Ferndale, MI (2012)
St. John Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), New Albany, IN (2014)
Skyridge Church of the Brethren, Kalamazoo, MI (multiple occasions)
Southside Vineyard Church, Grand Rapids, MI (2013)
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor, MI (2012)
Vineyard Community Church, Bloomington, IN (multiple occasions)
Western Michigan University, Poverty Awareness Day Service, Kalamazoo, MI (2009)
Western Michigan University InterVarsity, Kalamazoo, MI (multiple occasions)
Without Walls Vineyard Church, Holland, MI (multiple occasions)
University of Michigan InterVarsity, Ann Arbor, MI (multiple occasions)