As an Army Reserve Chaplain, I provide for the spiritual needs for reservists and their families.

Certified Social Science and Leadership teacher.

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The Pastor of Discipleship shall work under the direction of the Senior Pastor and be responsible for overseeing all discipleship efforts of the church. He is responsible for creating, maintaining and fostering an atmosphere of excellence that compliments the church’s vision of merging faith and life. He shall be responsible for seeking and developing a community of both staff and volunteer workers who, through their individual and collective talents, gifts and hard work, shall produce… Show more The Pastor of Discipleship shall work under the direction of the Senior Pastor and be responsible for overseeing all discipleship efforts of the church. He is responsible for creating, maintaining and fostering an atmosphere of excellence that compliments the church’s vision of merging faith and life. He shall be responsible for seeking and developing a community of both staff and volunteer workers who, through their individual and collective talents, gifts and hard work, shall produce exceptional spiritual and evangelistic growth outcomes. Show less

The Youth Pastor position oversees the spiritual development of students grades 6-12 at First Baptist Church. Areas of responsibility include Wednesday night worship service, Sunday School, discipleship, camps, mission trips, and other activities. In 2011, duties expanded to include overseeing separate middle and high school divisions of the youth ministry as well as the hiring, training and overseeing of a Youth Ministry Associate Pastor as well as a College Singles Pastor. Mike also serves as… Show more The Youth Pastor position oversees the spiritual development of students grades 6-12 at First Baptist Church. Areas of responsibility include Wednesday night worship service, Sunday School, discipleship, camps, mission trips, and other activities. In 2011, duties expanded to include overseeing separate middle and high school divisions of the youth ministry as well as the hiring, training and overseeing of a Youth Ministry Associate Pastor as well as a College Singles Pastor. Mike also serves as youth ministry liaison to all teen worship arts including youth praise band and the AXIS performance team which features drama, black-light, youth choir and other creative elements. Other duties include pastoral care, visitation, outreach, team building and volunteer/intern supervision. During the last few years, the youth Sunday school classes at FBCJ have expanded in size in terms of classes, students and teachers. Mike also assisted in the missions ministry in the church, leading trips in the lower 48 states (Cherokee, North Carolina in 2009, St. Louis, Missouri in 2010, Memphis, Tennessee in 2011, and New Orleans, Louisiana, 2013, Florida, 2014) as well as abroad to Puerto Rico (2010 & 2012), Alaska (2013) and Uganda (2014). Mike also represented our church on mission trips to China (2009), Mexico (2010), Brazil (2011) and Taiwan (2012). Mike assisted our pastor in our church planting initiatives in middle Tennessee and beyond. He also sits on the Church Planting Committee for the Nashville Baptist Association and serves as a church planting assessor for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Finally, Mike is certified NAMB Disaster Relief Chaplain. Show less

I served as Minister of Youth and Missions

I served in the apartment ministry with Steve Byrd through the City Missions Ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church as part of my internship for Southwestern Seminary.

I served as Minister of Youth and Music.

I served as Minister of Youth and Music.

I served as Interim Youth Pastor

I served as Minister of Music and Interim Youth.

I reported to Nathan Cook as part of my collegiate internship for Baylor University. I balanced these responsibilities with my position at College Avenue Baptist Church.

I reported to Steve Willis, the Youth Pastor.