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Youth Pastor

Spouse's name: Kelly

Married since: September 17, 2005

Number of children: 2 

Children's names: Addyson & Kennedy

Where were you born: Portsmouth, VA

Saved since: Middle School

On staff since: December 14, 2009

Previous lines of work: United States Postal Carrier, Park Guide for the CT Department of Environmental Protection, YMCA sports official

Schools Attended:  Southwestern Assemblies of God University in TX

Hobbies: Soccer, Playing with my kids, Paintball

Favorite sports team: New York Giants, Team USA soccer

Favorite movie: The "Original" Star Wars trilogy

Favorite fiction or non-fiction book: Jesus Wants to Save Christians

Favorite restaurant: Tokyo's Japanese Steak House, Chili's, Taco Bell, J.R.'s in Adrian!

Craziest (legal) thing you've ever done: When I asked my wife to help with this question, she said "Legal?" That's where the conversation ended.  
Interesting fact that most wouldn't know about you or your family: Kelly and I met at my brother's wedding. She was a bridesmaid, I was the 'best' man (and still am). Her best friend and college roommate married my bother, so after walking Kelly down the aisle at someone else's wedding we decided to do it again. . .only at our own wedding this time. "Awwwwww, how romantic!"

What would you hope to have written on your gravestone (your epitaph) to summarize your life's purpose? Of his life's work, there can be no denying: He loved God, He loved his family, He loved his neighbor.

What is your salvation testimony? My salvation story is typical. I was raised in church but lived two lives; God got Sundays, I got the rest of the week. I consciously accepted Christ as my savior in my preteen years, but only began to seek His Will for my life after high school. Once I realized that my desires were insignificant compared to my purpose, Christ began moving me towards full-time ministry.