I have a pretty diversified role here. I LOVE it. I get to work with families of all ages and backgrounds. It is rewarding and challenges me to Listen, Give others my best & aim for 1% self-improvement every week.

I am a "connector" of sorts; helping people find a place to get involved and belong within the life of our church. This is a very rewarding opportunity that demands a great deal of attention to the unique characteristics each person brings with them. My goal is to see more healthy people planted in the local church; a church that breaks down walls & brings answers.

I had the unique opportunity of launching a new type of school as an initiative of the church where I was serving as Children's Pastor. We had a fantastic team that developed an entirely new educational model for the area. This project involved everything from business planning and marketing; designing the facilities and obtaining certifications, licenses and permits; as well as hiring and training staff. The school has been very successful and now has an enrollment of just under 300 children. We provide child are for infants, toddlers and preschool; including Montessori, as well as before and after care for grades K-5.

I was responsible for the launch of our church coffee shop. This was a very aggressive project. In order to obtain permission from Gloria Jean's International to use their products and brand; I had to successfully graduate from a franchisee induction course in Sydney Australia. I developed the business/marketing plan while completing the course there oversees. We launched right in time for the grand opening of our church's new facility.

As the Children's Pastor; it was my privilege to partner with parents in overseeing the church experience for their children. This included much more than team building, event planning and curriculum design. As part of the "pastoral care" team at our church; I had the opportunity to lead families through the many unforeseen circumstances that life brings.