Grace & Fire Today

Bachelor of Science, Biblical Education  (1990-1994)

Graduated with highest honors, Summa Cum Laud with 4.0 GPA. Nominated for Bible Department award. Lee University, Cleveland, TN.

Outreach Chapel Pastor  (1988-1994)

Minister and Outreach Coordinator, Richmond County Youth Detention Center, Augusta, GA., 1988-1990. Chapel Pastor, Will Cummins Retirement Community, Chattanooga, TN., 1990-1994.

Church Planter/Pastor (1994-1999)

Pastor, Christian Outreach Church of God, Wadley, GA. Established a pioneering pentecostal and bi-racial fellowship in an impoverished rural community. Served as president of the Jefferson County Ministerial Association and led an interdenominational group to establish a food pantry serving the needs of the county's neediest residents.

Associate and Senior Pastor (1999-2006)

Ministries Coordinator and Associate Pastor, Greater Cincinnati Church of God, Cincinnati, OH., 1999-2001 and Senior Pastor 2001-2003. Senior Pastor, Washington Church of God, Washington, GA., 2003-2006.

Chemical Dependency Mentor/Dorm Supervisor (1999-2003)

Spiritual and behavioral counseling, supervision and teaching of men, ages 18-35, Teen Challenge, Cincinnati, OH.

Special Education Teacher (2006-Present)

Children's Home of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Teaching children, grades 4-6 with behavior and learning problems.

Prison Ministry (2007-Present)

Preacher for outreach services to prisons in Warren County as a member of the Princeton Pike Church of God Jail and Prison Ministry Team.

Wedding Officiant and Founder of Grace & Fire (2006-Present)

Reaching out to local churches to partner for the expansion of the Kingdom of God. Serving couples as they begin a life of commitment together.