I grew up in a small town in deep East Texas with Christian parents who raised my brothers and me in the church. We were involved in just about everything our church offered, and it was at a preteen camp that I gave my life to the Lord and was baptized shortly after.
Heading into my senior year of high school, I had plans to become a doctor. But during that season—just when I thought I had my future figured out—the Lord clearly called me into ministry. Around that same time, I received an offer to play baseball at East Texas Baptist University, where I pursued a degree in Christian Ministry. After graduation, I was offered a position as a resident director at ETBU. It was a unique and formative ministry opportunity where I helped freshman students learn how to live on their own, without Mom and Dad setting the rules. While working in that role, I also earned my master’s in Christian Ministry.
Still confident in my calling to vocational ministry, I eventually landed at Central Bible Church in 2023, where I now serve as the Next Gen & Creative Pastor. In this role, I get to invest in the next generation from cradle to college, walking with families, training up students in the ways of the Lord, and continuing with college students, while also helping tell the story of what the Lord is doing through Central Bible Church.
My wife, Madison, and I have been married since 2020, and in 2026 we welcomed our son, Shofner, into the world. It's been a gift to do life and ministry together. When I'm not with students or soaking up time with my family, I love walking our two Mini Australian Shepherds, playing games, reading, helping Madison with her flower business, playing disc golf, eating great tacos, and hunting for the best coffee in DFW.
