Experience

Day1

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Present

  Oversee 4-year $1 million grant project which convenes scholars, educators, and expert practitioners to advance knowledge and share insights for new media and preaching, as well as archiving and curating 75+ years of radio broadcast sermons.

• • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  In 2022, as Planning Grant Project Co-Director and Lead Grant Writer, wrote successful $1 million grant proposal.



Faith Leaders on Frontlines

• Executive Director and Co-founder

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Faith Leaders on Frontlines "FL2" is a news reporting and educational curriculum designed to SHARE the untold stories of faith leaders on the frontlines of severe crises, EDUCATE religious leaders with insights and skills from the frontlines of conflict and division, to deepen awareness and better prepare for future crises, and BUILD a supportive network for frontline faith leaders lifelong support to better respond and heal while working on the frontlines. Faith Leaders on Frontlines "FL2" is a news reporting and educational curriculum designed to SHARE the untold stories of faith leaders on the frontlines of severe crises, EDUCATE religious leaders with insights and skills from the frontlines of conflict and division, to deepen awareness and better prepare for future crises, and BUILD a supportive network for frontline faith leaders lifelong support to better respond and heal while working on the frontlines.



Odyssey Impact

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Religion and Civic Engagement

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Envisioned, launched, expanded, and secured $300k+ external funding for the Odyssey Fellows program, supporting emerging leaders with trauma-informed media skills across religious traditions. Directed scholarly resource development, educational programming, and institutional relationships that support leaders, educators and practitioners in the field of spiritual care, faith+justice sectors, and houses of worship. Produced/directed Healing the Healers Live Town Halls, and consulted on the broader Healing the Healers media resource line. Produced Doing Theology in Pandemics public theology project in collaboration with Chicago Theological Seminary and the Henry Luce Foundation. Reported directly to CEO. Show less



Universität Bern

• Switzerland
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post-doctoral Researcher and Instructor

  • May 2017 - Nov 2018

  Research & Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Department of Spiritual Care, Psychology of Religion, and Religious Education, Institute for Practical Theology, University of Bern, Switzerland. Research & Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Department of Spiritual Care, Psychology of Religion, and Religious Education, Institute for Practical Theology, University of Bern, Switzerland.


Emory University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Doctoral Student

  • Aug 2013 - May 2017


Emory University, Candler School of Theology

• Adjunct Faculty (TA)

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

  Teach 7 courses across 3 different course areas: serve as Lead TA for Introduction to Preaching (P501), taught by Dr. Thomas G. Long; TA for Introduction to Ethics, (ES501) taught by Dr. Elizabeth Bounds; grader for Church and Community Leadership (CC502) taught by several faculty members. Lecture occasionally, guide discussion, group formation, and feedback sessions. Provide grades and advanced feedback (oral and written) for graduate level students on sermons and written coursework. (P501: fall 2009, fall 2011, spring 2012, fall 2012) Show less



The Louisville Institute

• United States

• Pastoral Study Grant researcher

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2012

  Write and research on the topic of intersections between depth psychology and Christian faith practices, specifically related to Carl Jung’s recently released Red Book. Write and research on the topic of intersections between depth psychology and Christian faith practices, specifically related to Carl Jung’s recently released Red Book.



Seasons of the Spirit

• Curriculum Writer

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Key Writer on Atlanta-based team developing congregational SeasonsFUSION lectionary-based worship resources for 2013-14 liturgical year. Write biblical commentary, worship outlines, and other creative engagements of Scripture for this internationally used resource. Key Writer on Atlanta-based team developing congregational SeasonsFUSION lectionary-based worship resources for 2013-14 liturgical year. Write biblical commentary, worship outlines, and other creative engagements of Scripture for this internationally used resource.



Faith-Based Ministries, Cousins Foundation

• Consulting Writer

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  Contributing Writer for Vespers Curriculum http://faithinservice.pbworks.com/w/page/36755438/FrontPage Contributing Writer for Vespers Curriculum http://faithinservice.pbworks.com/w/page/36755438/FrontPage



Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Pastor

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2011

  Design, resource and lead a large mission program (local outreach, global mission, creation care, justice & advocacy initiatives) at a progressive church of 2,200+ members. Lead worship, preach, provide pastoral care, lead regional and global mission trips, oversee adult education programs. Initiate, sustain and grow several special programs: annual all-church day of service, young adult small groups, refugee resettlement, local anti-poverty initiative. Overhaul and streamline $1 million grant review process to more effectively align church’s mission goals with local grants awarded. Show less



Marble Collegiate Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Adult Connection Facilitator

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

  Teach and facilitate young adult groups in large NYC congregation via classes, small groups, retreats, public service events. Help design and lead weeknight contemporary worship service. Teach and facilitate young adult groups in large NYC congregation via classes, small groups, retreats, public service events. Help design and lead weeknight contemporary worship service.



Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seminary Intern

  • Sep 2003 - May 2005

  Teach and design programming for 50-70 young adults (20’s & 30’s). Co-lead weekly Sunday young adult education hour, weekend retreats, weeknight Taize worship service, small groups. Preach several times. Teach and design programming for 50-70 young adults (20’s & 30’s). Co-lead weekly Sunday young adult education hour, weekend retreats, weeknight Taize worship service, small groups. Preach several times.



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• AmeriCorps Service Volunteer

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2002

  Worked with Judge Patricia Young to reorganize Community Justice dept. of small, mountainous Idaho rural community, coordinated mediation services with adults and juveniles in court system; assisted with community mediations; taught half-time in preschool; conducted monthly home visits with 20+ (at-risk) families of preschoolers as a certified Parent Educator; initiated Multidisciplinary Team (child abuse/neglect prevention) with County Prosecutor. Worked with Judge Patricia Young to reorganize Community Justice dept. of small, mountainous Idaho rural community, coordinated mediation services with adults and juveniles in court system; assisted with community mediations; taught half-time in preschool; conducted monthly home visits with 20+ (at-risk) families of preschoolers as a certified Parent Educator; initiated Multidisciplinary Team (child abuse/neglect prevention) with County Prosecutor.