Zealous and compassionate leader with expertise in pastoral care and community outreach. Committed to building relationships on the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions through teaching and visitation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School
Cullman, AL
07.2012 - Current
Administrative lead for the Church and School
Preside over the Divine Service
Teach multiple Bible classes and Catechism classes weekly
Lead daily Matins for our school
Regular visitation and community outreach
Adjunct Religion Teacher
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
08.2016 - Current
Teach Survey of the Old Testament
Teach Survey of the New Testament
Developed and teach Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Worked with the department head to form a Religion Certificate for the college
Short Term Missionary Service
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Madagascar
01.2024 - 01.2024
Taught the Large Catechism and the history and theology of worship at SALT and schools in Alakamisy Ambohimaha and STPL Atsimoniavoko
Helped to strengthen relationships with the Lutheran Church of Madagascar (FLM) in order to work toward altar and pulpit fellowship
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Concordia University
Seward, NE
12-2007
Master of Divinity - Theology
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO
05-2012
No Degree - DMin
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO
Skills
Teaching
Organizational leadership
Pastoral care
Building relationships
Church and School administration
Accomplishments
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2013-2017)
Circuit Visitor, Southern District Circuit 8 (2022-2025)
1st Vice President, Southern District (2025-present)