Associate Pastor

• Jun 2022 - Present

In addition to general pastoral duties such as preaching, teaching, counseling, discipling, and equipping, I oversee all of the church's mission efforts, both locally and abroad, and am responsible for ensuring that the church is operationally strong through leadership and coordination of all church operations activities, ranging from administrative/executive responsibilities, finance and bookkeeping, diaconal support, volunteer service, and small group leadership. In addition to general pastoral duties such as preaching, teaching, counseling, discipling, and equipping, I oversee all of the church's mission efforts, both locally and abroad, and am responsible for ensuring that the church is operationally strong through leadership and coordination of all church operations activities, ranging from administrative/executive responsibilities, finance and bookkeeping, diaconal support, volunteer service, and small group leadership.

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2019 - Present

To date, I have served as an Instructor or Supervisor for the following courses (various sections):Graduate Level:-Missiology -Missionary Anthropology -Cross-Cultural Church Planting Practicum -Personal Discipleship Practicum -Church Planting Leadership Practicum-Preaching PracticumUndergraduate Level:-Global Missions -World Religions

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Institutional Administration

• Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

As the assistant to our Senior Vice President, Mr. Jim Kragenbring, I helped with organizing and managing all things having to do with Institutional Administration at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College—specifically in the areas of campus operations, security, financial services, human resources, special projects, housing, and auxiliary services. In addition to this, I aided Mr. Kragenbring with anything needed for our undergraduate Business Leadership program, which he oversees as an Assistant Professor. Show less

Teaching Fellow

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

I served as a Teaching Fellow for Dr. Robin Hadaway, Senior Professor of Missions, Dr. Rodney Harrison, Professor of Christian Education, and Dr. Thomas Johnston, Professor of Evangelism. My work in this role included grading, guest lecturing, research, editing, student counsel, tutoring, and other administrative duties as assigned.I served as a Teaching Fellow for the following courses:Doctoral Level:-Critical Issues in Church Revitalization and Renewal-Leading the Local Church-Contextualized Strategic Planning for Revitalization-Critical Issues in Congregational and Personal Renewal-Doctoral ColloquiumGraduate Level:-Theology and Philosophy of Mission-Missiology-Cross-Cultural Church Planting-Missions Practicum-Personal Discipleship Practicum-Church Administration-World Religions-Evangelism and DiscipleshipUndergraduate Level:-Global Missions-World Religions-Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies-Introduction to Business and Finance-Introduction to Microeconomics Show less

Mobilizer for Student Opportunities

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2020

Proactively contact and visit churches and partner organizations within Missouri and Kansas for the purpose of mobilizing students to engage in IMB missions' service opportunities. Visits include meetings with leaders, speaking in worship settings, individual coaching conversations, and sharing information through exhibits. Follow up via e-mail, social media, or phone call with interested student leaders and students providing excellent customer service, coaching, and information to facilitate service and partnership with the IMB. Document conversations and activities in IMB's customer relationship management system and submit weekly progress reports. Represent IMB at mission mobilization events sponsored by churches, partner organizations, or Baptist universities and seminaries. Show less

Student Minister

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

I led Bible studies for youth and college students on a weekly basis and helped lead a discipleship program for both groups. I took care of the administrative details for youth trips and events, led worship through preaching and teaching, and cultivated the gifts of each student to be used for God's glory. I preached in the place of our senior pastor during several Sunday morning and evening services. I led Bible studies for youth and college students on a weekly basis and helped lead a discipleship program for both groups. I took care of the administrative details for youth trips and events, led worship through preaching and teaching, and cultivated the gifts of each student to be used for God's glory. I preached in the place of our senior pastor during several Sunday morning and evening services.

Baptist Student Union Director

• May 2013 - Aug 2014

Ropes Course Facilitator

• May 2011 - Aug 2013

Mission Camp Macon Intern (Administrator)

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

Worship Leader

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

Camp Counselor

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Distance Education Office Assistant

• Aug 2010 - May 2011

Interim Youth and Children's Minister

• Aug 2010 - May 2011