About 

I love seeing people grow deeper in their faith and more confident in their relationship with Christ. I have been married to my wife Marlene for over four decades and constantly learning new and exciting things about her. We had two children: Elizabeth and Andrew. We lost our amazing daughter Lizzy to cancer in 2015. Our son-in-law Chris and beautiful granddaughter Sophie live here in Dallas. Our son Andy (pastor), our daughter-in-law Abby and two terrific grandsons Tripp and Ezra live in Chula Vista, California.

Certifications and Credentials

• Ordained Minister in the Assemblies of God

Research and Interest Areas

• C.S. Lewis
• Pastoral Ministry
• Spiritual Formation
• Spiritual Direction

Publications

• “Fantastic Friendship: A Unique Look at the Friendship of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis”
• “Beauty, Love & Lust” at Of All Things Community Forum
• “Art and Spirituality” at Of All Things Community Forum
• Present Writing Project: The Power of an Unoriginal Thought: Ten Bedrock Spiritual Truths I Learned From Others

Courses Taught

• BIBM 1301 The Spirit Formed Life
• BIBL 1300 Introduction to the Bible
• BIBT 1304 Christian Worldview
• BIBM 2304 Pastoral Ministry
• BIBM 3324 Pastoring the Church and Community
• APOL 3303 Oxford Apologetics
• BIBM 5307 Preaching That Connects
• BIBM 5305 The Spirit Formed Leader
• BIBM 6317 The Ministry of the Contemplative Pastor
• BIBM 6305 Ministry Management
• APOL 6306 Oxford Apologetics: C.S. Lewis & the Inklings
• BIBM 8307 Leadership and Reconciliation
• BIBM 8310 Profiles in Leadership
• BIBM 8301 Renewing the Spirit Formed Leader
• BIBM 8309 A Pastoral Rule for the Contemplative Minister