I consider myself a “teaching” pastor and seek to offer insight, rather than information. In addition, I like to take a holistic approach to ministry, since we humans are complex creatures. As such, my formal education focused on a dual-degree program where I received a Master of Divinity from Duke University (Go Blue Devils!) and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Go Tarheels!). Yes, the two blue schools really can play well together. I have had the honor of serving churches in Mt. Mourne, Hickory, Asheville, and Spruce Pine. Additionally, I served in “extension” ministry (service outside the church) as the Ministry Development Officer for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). This had me connecting with the nearly 300 churches who partnered to make the ministry happen at ABCCM.  I am excited to be a part of God's plan to Grow Blair Road UMC in both number and spiritually .