Came to Eastside:	June 1987
Growing Up:	I was born and raised in Marietta, GA and at Eastside Baptist Church.  I attended Wheeler High School and was very active in the Youth Ministry here at Eastside.
Education:	BBA from Kennesaw State University
Career Experience:	Recreation Intern & Control Center Manager, EBC 1987 - 2003 Assistant Director of the Christian Activities Center, EBC 1993 – 1995 Director of the Christian Activities Center, EBC 1995 – 2005 Director of Senior Adult & Recreation Ministries, EBC 2005 - present
Family:	Married Diane in 1995.  Three sons: Brock (2/99), Bo (7/00) & Brennan (9/04)
Hobbies and Interests:	Softball, UGA Sports & my sons’ sports endeavors
Listening Pleasure:	Talk Radio & 104.7 The Fish
Bookshelf:	Think Biblically! by John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur, The Potters Freedom by James R. White
Bible Focus:	Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.  Philippians 2:3-4 I love the Pauline epistles, especially Romans.
My Story:	I was born and raised going to church here at Eastside every Sunday and Wednesday and many days in between.  When the doors were open, I was there.  Because of that, as I began to go through Elementary School, I thought that my attendance and involvement would satisfy God’s expectation for me.  However, as I moved into Middle School, the Holy Spirit began to reveal to me that going to church couldn’t resolve the sin I was born with.  My pride became a problem and was a stumbling block for me publicly professing my need for forgiveness and repentance.  The Holy Spirit continued to work and my flesh continued to fight, but on March 17, 1981, at a Revival service, I gave way to the work of the Holy Spirit and repented of my sins gave my heart to Jesus. As I served the Lord in our Youth Ministry, working in Vacation Bible School, going on Choir Tours and leading Backyard Bible Clubs, the Lord birth a heart for ministry within me and I answered His call and committed my life to Full-time Christian Service on July 19, 1985.  I really didn’t know what line of ministry the Lord was going to place me in, but I just took life one day at a time, following His direction.  He led me to apply for a Recreation Internship in the Summer of 1987 and I have been serving in our Recreation Ministry ever since.  Growing up at Eastside, I would have never dreamed in a thousand years that the Lord would allow me to serve him here at Eastside, but his graciousness and loving kindness was poured out on me. As I have grown in the Lord, he has taught me so much about Himself and my place in His family.  I have learned to live life one day at a time and to trust Him each step of the way.  He has been and will always be faithful to me and my family and I desire to serve Him humbly for the rest of my days.