Meet the Pastors

I help lead our church, preach, and look for people like you who God has equipped to help with our mission.. I was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, but I have lived in Alabama for twenty years (with a four-year stint in the Air Force in between). I am married to Suzanne, and I am the proud father of our daughter, Savannah. I love what I do. Being a pastor gives me automatic permission to talk about Jesus. I didn’t become a Christian until the age of thirty. I have previously served as interim pastor of Parker’s Chapel United Methodist Church in East Limestone and as an associate pastor at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Madison.

BIRTHDAY: February 15th, 1967

EDUCATION: BS in Christian Ministry, 2002, Hope International University, Fullerton, California, M. Div. Sewanee School of Theology, Sewanee, TN, Spring 2009.

Interests and Favorites

• Places: Top of a ski slope, fishing, and taking a nap on my couch.
• What's on your iPod: Everything from Black Eyed Peas to Jars of Clay to Led Zeppelin
• Books: Stranger in a Strange Land, Forrest Gump, and the Bible
• What do you TiVo: The Daily Show, House, and the Colbert Report
• Sport Teams: My daughter’s volleyball team: Go UAB Blazers!
• Movies: Shawshank Redemption, the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Cool Hand Luke, To Kill a Mockingbird, and all the Austin Powers movies.
• Hobbies: Running, reading, and fixing things around the house.
• Dislikes: beets, liver, lime green jello, and fake people
• Odd Facts: I was raised by wolves.
• Life Scripture: Therefore my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my presence but now much more in my absence continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2: 12, 13.

I pray you will want to be a part of our mission at CrossWinds. I serve Jesus at CrossWinds by teaching, preaching, and leading our church. I am passionate about telling others about the love of Christ! I was an Air Force brat and lived in a variety of places growing up. I did not become a Christian until I was twenty-eight years old, so I know what it is like to not be a life-long Christian. I am a former school teacher; I taught eighth grade Language Arts for ten years in the Madison City School system. We have felt called to start a new church for years, and we are blessed beyond measure to serve Jesus with the people of CrossWinds in the Monrovia/Harvest area. I am married to my wonderful husband, Michael, and we adore our daughter, Savannah. I previously served at Good Shepherd Church United Methodist Church as an associate pastor.

BIRTHDAY: June 27, 1963

EDUCATION: BS in Political Science, 1988, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota; Masters in Secondary Education, 1995, Alabama A&M University; Huntsville, Alabama, M. Div. Sewanee School of Theology Seminary, Sewanee, TN, Spring 2009.

Interests and Favorites

• Places: anywhere near the beach or a lake, Barnes and Noble, and sitting by my husband
• What's on your iPod: Ginny Owens, Marvin Gaye, Bon Jovi, Eagles, Rascal Flatts, John Mayer, Casting Crowns, Norah Jones, (I love all kinds of music!)
• Books: The Notebook or anything by Nicholas Sparks, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, and of course, the Bible.
• What do you TiVo: American Idol, The Biggest Loser, Top Chef, and House
• Sport Teams: Go UAB Blazers! Go Savannah!
• Movies: Gladiator, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, The Wizard of Oz, and my all-time favorite, It’s a Wonderful Life
• Hobbies: Reading, scrapbooking (I never have time, but I love it!), and getting to know new people
• Dislikes: Liars, sticker price tags that won’t come off, computers that don’t do what I say, and cheese. (I know it’s un-American, but I really do hate cheese)
• Odd Facts: It cost me $35.00 to meet my husband, Michael. (Ask me to tell you that story…)
• Life Scripture: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord! Romans 12:11.