Education

• Master of Divinity (honors), Emmanuel Christian Seminary, 1992
• Member, International Honor Society of Theta Phi
• Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, University of Colorado
• Graduated magna cum laude
• Member, Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society
• Ordained into Christian ministry, 1992

Ministry Experience

• 27+ years pastoral ministry experience
• Assistant pastor in Colorado, Tennessee, and Illinois
• Lead pastor in Illinois and California
• Founded Life Journey Christian Church, Bakersfield, CA (2003)
• Instrumental in starting three congregations in Bakersfield (English and Spanish-speaking)

Current Work

• Co-founded Eagles Rest (2018) – sabbatical care and coaching for ministry leaders
• Co-founded Journey Appalachia (2020) – faculty member helping leaders live from overflow
• President & Founder, Edens View Coaching and Consulting

Certifications

• Certified Professional Leadership Coach
• Certified Habit Coach
• Associate Credentialed Coach, International Coaching Federation
• Full Focus Certified Professional

Publications

• Christian Standard
• SmallGroups.com
• Leaven: A Journal for Christian Ministry