1. How did you get started in ministry?
I got started leading worship for the youth group at my home church around the end of high school and the beginning of college. It was a great opportunity for me to learn and gain valuable experience—a “grow where you’re planted” sort of thing. In the midst of that, I felt God calling me to spend my life traveling to different places leading and teaching worship. Through much prayer and patience, God opened up the doors for me to do exactly that.
2. What kind of events do you do?
The majority of the events I do are camps, retreats, mission trips, and church services. Up until now most of these have been for youth groups. I feel God is opening up more doors lately to college and adult ministry—basically the church at large. I’m also doing quite a bit more speaking these days. In any case, I want to be as effective as possible. I’ll prayerfully consider any event offered.
3. How did you become a Christian?
Like many people in the south, I grew up in church. I knew all the Sunday school answers and was a pretty good kid. Around my fifteenth birthday God showed me that I could never be good enough to work my way to Him. He revealed my sins to me and the consequence for those sins. I repented of my sin and trusted in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as my redemption.
4. How long have you been playing guitar?
I started playing guitar as a junior in high school. And yes, I did it to impress the ladies. (Isn’t that why most of us learn to play?) I borrowed a friend’s guitar and chord book and learned on my own. I did have aspirations of becoming a rock star, but God challenged me to glorify Him instead of myself. Hopefully I’m meeting the challenge.
5. Do you have a recording of your music?
I just finished recording my first project. It is a collection of original songs performed with an acoustic guitar.
You can order a copy here on the merchandise page.
6. If you could have any other job, what would you choose?
Honestly, my original plan was to become a late night talk show host-- Seriously. I think it is still a possibility at some point. I’d really like to be “salt and light” on late night television while still being entertaining and downright humorous. Other than that, I’m sure I wouldn’t mind playing baseball for a living.
