Education
- Ph.D. in Youth Concentration/Foundations, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Dissertation: A Study of the Difference in Faith Maturity Scale Scores Between Adolescents Who Do and Do Not Listen to Contemporary Christian Music
- M.A.R.E.in Youth Concentration/Foundations, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A. in Social Studies Education/English, Louisiana Tech University
Selected Publications
- Contributing author to 'The Educational Ministry of the Church,' Second Edition
- 'Collegiate BACE and Mentoring,' Baptist Association of Christian Educators
- 'Does Contemporary Christian Music Make a Difference?' Youth Ministry Update
- Contributing author to the Student Discipleship Training Network
Related Experience
- 32 years of Christian Education and Ministry Experience
- Served in nine churches in Louisiana, Texas and Missouri
Professional Organizations
- Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals (AMGP)
- Baptist Association of Christian Educators (BACE)
- Association of Youth Ministry Educators (AYME)
- Association of Institutional Research (AIR)
- Faculty Senate, SBU
- President-Elect, President - Twice, and Past-President - Twice
Honors and Awards
- 2005 Faculty Newcomer of the Year at SBU
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005/2006
- Faculty of the Year from Student Government Association, SBU, 2008
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1988
Church/Community Service
- Attends Hopewell Baptist Church
- Faculty Sponsor of SBU BACE
- Mission Trip Leader for Team Thailand, SBU
- Interim and Pulpit Supply