What is one thing about you that surprises people?

That I am actually a nice guy.

What hobbies do you have?

I like to play golf when I can and I like to watch true crime.

What is your favorite movie or television show?

Favorite movie would have to be the Outsiders. Television would be anything with true crime and sports.

What is the best criticism you have ever received?

My boss telling me to stay humble. Best advice ever.

What do you consider your biggest success?

Allowing the Lord to work within me and making me the man I am today.

What is the most influential book you’ve read besides the Bible?

Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life.

Who has most impacted you on your spiritual walk?

Tammie Holmes, my boss and mentor. Best wisdom and advice I could possibly get.

How did you come to know Christ?

In 1986 while living in my apartment a family that lived above me was always bringing me food and witnessing to me. I accepted.

Which biblical character do you identify with the most?

Moses-He had to deal with many challenges and diversity which I do on the daily.

What is your favorite memory at the Mission?

I have been working for the Mission for about 10 years and for me it has to be the graduations. So much energy permeates through the entire sanctuary every time.

What do you like most about being part of the Mission team?

That we are all on the same page, bringing others to Christ. This is not like any other job I have had. There is a definite purpose for this Mission and we are all here to help change lives through Jesus Christ. There is nothing more important than that and I feel that all of the staff that works for the Mission would agree.

Why the Gospel Mission?

The answer is why not the Gospel Mission. This place saved my life through Jesus Christ and I will be forever grateful to this Mission for that. I get to pay it forward and that’s a great feeling.