I have been serving as a worship leader at First Baptist since August of 2001. I love our church and the challenge of working to build up God’s kingdom using every gift He has given me. My wife Kelly and I have been married since July of 1995 and our family has grown to include 5 boys and 2 girls.

I graduated from Liberty High School in 1987, then attended NMSU which is now Truman State, to study Music Education. While there I was actively involved with the Baptist Student Union and tried to make a strong stand for Christ on campus. In 1991 I transferred to William Jewell and got my Bachelor’s Degree in Church Music. Looking back, I can see some great benefits to attending both schools, and am grateful for the training I received during those years.

I have been a Christ follower since I was 8 years old. From an early age, I saw the beauty of a life lived for God modeled by my parents and grandparents and now hope I’m modeling that life for others. One of the things that thrills me is to lead a congregation that is fully engaged in worship. My hope and prayer every week is that our times of worship will not be about great music, or great singing, but totally about our great God.

“…to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen” Eph 3:21