Education:Doctor of Ministry from Ashland Theological Seminary (OH) Emphasis in Transformational LeadershipMaster of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary (IN) Emphasis in Counseling

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Grace College (IN)

Professional Experience:Grace Church, Powell, Ohio 2006 - present: Pastor of Discipleship and Leadership Development - teaching pastor - oversight of men’s, women’s and mixed Grace Groups - developing curriculum, resource center, and training tools - training via leadership tracks for missional service to communityGrace Church, Powell, Ohio 2001 - 2006: Pastor of Student Ministries - teaching pastor - oversight of internship track and student ministries - development of programs, missions trips, projects, discipleship groups - development of curriculum

objective:connecting people to a process that ignites their souls on fire

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books

Your Secret Name: Discovering Who God Created You to Be (Zondervan, 2010)The Fine Line: Re-envisioning the Gap between Christ and Culture (Zondervan, 2009)Called: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be (BHM Books, 2007)The Journey Towards Relevance (RELEVANT Books, 2004)

articles

“What about Bob?: How the Transformist Way almost Slipped through My Fingers” in New Man, 2009“The Lost Art of Confrontation” in New Man, 2009“Doorways to Deception” in Ministry Today, 2006“An Impoverished Gospel” in Ministry Today Online, 2006“One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: How to Be Progressive in a Stagnant Church” in Relevant Leader, 2005“Becoming Who I Already Am: The Secret to Living a Life of Holiness” in Relevant Magazine, 2005“A Transforming Journey: Finding Relevance by Balancing Faith and Culture” in Relevant Magazine, 2004

Professional Experience:Tiosa Brethren Church, Tiosa, Indiana 2000 - 2001: Senior Pastor - teaching pastor - provided care, visitation, outreach and vision casting

Redeem the Day Ministries 2003 - present: Founder - connecting people to a process that ignites their souls on fire - teach within the context of local churches, ministries, and academic settings - conduct seminars, conferences, and transformational workshops

Additional Ministry Experience2005 - 2006: DRIVEN Conference Director

1999: Operation Barnabas Leader1998: Rescue mission with R.U.N., New York, New York1996: Papua New Guinea Internship, worked with Owininga Tribe1996: Youth Ministries Director, Blessed Hope, Milwaukee, Wisconsin1995: Camp Ministry, Camp Timberlee, East Troy, Wisconsin

1994-1995: Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1991-1993: The Salvation Army, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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