

While I am proud to be an Eagle (Emory) and a Bear (Mercer), I am without question a Dawg at heart. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from the University of Georgia (2005), a Master of Divinity from Emory University (2008), and a Doctor of Ministry from Mercer University (2019). I became the Senior Pastor at FBC on April 16, 2017, which was Easter Sunday that year. I usually start my day with a green smoothie. It’s been fun working out there to create a beautiful garden. We recently moved here and our backyard was a blank slate. I hope we can get that trip back on the calendar soon. We were planning to go to Tuscany in 2020 but we all know what happened then. I love to travel but haven’t done nearly as much as I would like. I enjoy lots of different types of food, Italian is probably my favorite. And while I think Daniel Craig was a great Bond, Sean Connery is my favorite actor to play the role. Georgia, our 3-year old Havanese, lives with us and rules the house. Our son, Jack, is 19 and a freshman at UGA. We have a daughter, Eliza, who is 24 and lives and works in Smyrna, GA. My wife, Margie, and I have been married for nearly 10 years. My primary responsibilities are facilities, finances and human resources. My role as administrator is to support the ministries of the church. Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986 and received my MBA from Georgia State but I will always be a Dawg fan. My first day as Interim Administrator at FBC Augusta was August 15, 2022. How do you take your coffee?ĭepends on my mood and the time of day! Black coffee, pumpkin spice lattes and chai tea lattes are some of my favorites! Mary Poppins, Little Mermaid and Elf! Sorry, can’t pick just one! Favorite food?Ĭrafting, running when my heel cooperates, going on adventures with my family and being in nature. I adore my husband Mark, our super awesome kiddos Jude and Abigail and our fur child Abu the poochon. Lead events throughout the year that contribute to creating community and cultivating spiritual growth for elementary aged children and their families. Support choir director and volunteer team for Wednesday evening choir experience for children. Plan Sunday school curriculum and support the incredible team of volunteers who lead those environments. Specifically, I plan, produce, and execute weekly worship environments created especially for kindergarten-5th grade children. “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” -Psalm 37:4 What does your job entail?Ĭreate environments that help kids have a blast while learning about our risen Savior, growing in community, and being connected to adults who care for them. KSU grad, but the Bulldogs have my heart of the field! Sic Um! Favorite Bible verse? I have been a part of FBC since late July 2022. I’m a competitive disc golfer so if I’m not working or hanging out with my family, you can usually find me on the disc golf course. I’m a huge seafood fan so pretty much anything with shrimp or fish. Favorite Food?Īgain, it’s hard to pick just one. It’s hard to pick just one, but if I had to choose, it’d probably be Tommy Boy. We have 2 children, a daughter Ellie Blake and a son Everett. My wife (Courtney) and I have been married since 2013. My favorite part of my job is providing opportunities for students to connect with God and to build strong relationships with one another. My job has many responsibilities such as teaching Bible studies, planning mission trips and retreats, and offering pastoral care to students and their families. I minister to students from 6th grade up to college. Philippians 2:1-11 What does your job entail? I’m an Alabama native and a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide! Roll Tide! Favorite Bible Verse? I received my Business Management degree from Samford University and my Master of Divinity degree from McAfee School of Theology. I started working at FBC on August 1, 2022.
