I believe in the Holy and Triune God. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of all, who loves His creation and humankind without end. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, fully human and fully divine, who sacrificed his life and died on the cross for our sins and resurrected three days later.  It is in this profound act that we are made right with God. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who is our Comforter and Advocate and who guides us in our faithfulness. 

I believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments bear witness to the Word of God. John 1:14 tells us that Jesus Christ is the living Word.  Luke 11:28, tells us that the Scripture reveals God.  I believe that Scripture is the unique and authoritative witness to God and the rule of faith and practice for our Christian living. We are transformed when we live in obedience to the Word of God.  I believe that the Holy Spirit serves as a source of illumination to the Word, opening up our hearts and minds so that we might deepen our relationship with God through Scripture, and be transformed by his everlasting truth and goodness. (John 14:17, 1 John 5:7). 

I believe that the Sacraments are outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual grace. The sacraments enact and seal us in the life of the body of Christ. The sacraments are “gifts of God for the people of God,” and serve as Calvin says, as “ visible words” that help strengthen faith and nurture discipleship.”  In Baptism, God claims us as beloved children and members of Christ’s body, the church, washing us clean from sin. I believe the Lord’s Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. I believe that the sacraments are a grace and a gift, freely given and freely received.

I believe that the purpose of the Church is to serve as witness to the glory of God through the practice of intentional community worship. I believe that Christ is the Head of the community of believers. Through seeking the good news of the Gospel and striving for peace and kindness, we grow in our faith and as stewards of God’s promise. In Christ’s name, therefore, the Church is sent out to bear witness to the good news of reconciliation with God, with others, and with all creation. In Christ, the Church receives its truth, holiness and unity. I believe that the purpose of the Church is to do God's work and live by the example set by Christ.  

I believe that the goal of life is to glorify God. I believe in the election of God’s people for salvation and service. We are called to serve in faithful response to God’s Word. I believe that Christ will come again bringing the new Heaven and Earth. Jesus says we don’t know when this will happen, but I hold to the hope of His coming and until that day comes, I gladly rejoice in the beauty of God’s creation.

Faith Formation

Preaching

Christian Education

Building Fellowship

Pastoral Care (Grief + Crisis)

Publish a theology book: I’m working towards publishing a theology book that embraces and supports Christians who have hidden doubts about their faith. My hope is to have this book published by 2026 and for it to be a resource for Reformed Church groups as a book study and discussion manual.

Earn a Doctorate in Ministry: I plan to enroll in a PCUSA hybrid program allowing me to work toward my Dmin while installed and working full-time as a Minister.

Next Call: As I complete my Dickson Pastoral Residency at St. Charles in New Orleans, I am seeking my next call. I hope this next call is somewhere I can be at 10 years. I want to plant myself deeply into my new community. I would be happily placed at a traditional PCUSA church that desires connection, faith formation and taking calculated risks to spread the message of Christ’s love.

Buy a House: I plan to buy in my next call so that I can be a truly invested member of my new city.