I’m a “seasoned” professional with more than 30 years of experience in applying the principals of education and psychology in both for- and non-profit contexts.I attended Lee University where I double-majored in Christian Education and Psychology. Since that time, I’ve worked in radio as a DJ, in pastoral ministry (mostly youth ministry), in the publishing industry as a writer, editor, and product developer, in training & development as an eLearning architect, and in brand development and marketing, advising and assisting local, national, and global brands. Today, I am the Director of Brand Development, Marketing, and Communications for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region, an organization with 17 Clubs spread across six counties in southeast Tennessee.After a pretty rough start in life—nearly dying four different times in 14 years—I was radically saved in the summer of 1984. Since then, I’ve done my best to live my life by what I believe are the fundamental aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Christ: Know God (John 10:14), Live for God (John 8:31; 14:15), Love others (John 13:34-35), and Bear Fruit for the Kingdom of God (John 15:8). I haven’t arrived yet. I’m still a daily work in progress.I have a lot of interests in things that don’t normally go together (and am genuinely disinterested in things that typically do go together!). I love Christian praise & worship music, but I also love 80s rock and metal, 80s funk, and 70s disco! I grew up in the DEEP south but I hate country music. I’m fascinated by nature, especially birds, but I don’t care at all about outdoors activities like camping, hunting, fishing, etc. I played multiple sports as a kid, trained in martial arts as a young adult, and exercise regularly as a 50-something … but I rarely ever watch any sports or attend sporting events (exception: I LOVE baseball). I have a “unique” fashion sense that is part Duckie Dale (Pretty in Pink), part Caddyshack preppy, and part steampunk wizard. I don’t drink, cuss, or smoke. I’m a true “tea-totaller,” meaning I only drink water and hot tea. I love psychology, education, and marketing, but my biblical worldview often puts me at odds with many of the things that are taught in those disciplines. All that to say: I’m a bit odd. I’ve even been called a ‘Wizard of Odd’ … a moniker I actually appreciate! So, if you’ve read this far and aren’t scared off, let’s connect! You can also check out my podcast, “Better Mind, Better Life,” (available everywhere) which explores the fascinating insights of psychology viewed through the lens of Scripture!