PASTORAL SERVICE
  • 2017
    Present
    Spokane, WA

    Pastor of Student Ministries and Discipleship

    Spokane First Church of the Nazarene

    Lead all aspects of ministry to students (grade 7 through college age) and their families. Coordinate Wednesday night meetings, Sunday School, special events and mission trips. Lead teacher and curriculum designer for all student ministries. Assist with Sunday morning worship services including periodic leading of music and preaching. Help with coordination and development of adult discipleship programs. Serve as staff liaison to church technology team.
  • 2009
    2014
    Spokane, WA

    Lead Pastor

    Crestline Church of the Nazarene

    As solo pastor coordinated all aspects of church ministry. Responsibilities included preaching, leading music, and pastoral care and counseling. Led ministry to neighborhood children called KidsZone.
  • 2005
    2009
    Overland Park, KS

    Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation

    Overland Park Church of the Nazarene

    Organized and developed ongoing church-wide small groups program called Covenant Life Groups. Wrote and produced church-wide small group curriculum. Assisted in Sunday morning worship services including periodic leading of music and preaching. Co-taught College Sunday School class. Taught various adult Wednesday night classes and Bible studies.
  • 2003
    2005
    Overland Park, KS

    Associate Pastor of Youth and College

    Overland Park Church of the Nazarene

    Led worship and teaching for Wednesday and Sunday night youth meetings. Coordinated Jr/Sr High School and College Sunday School classes. Provided pastoral care to students and their families.
NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP
  • 2014
    2017
    Spokane, WA

    Executive Director

    Life Services

    Provided overall strategic and operational responsibility for staff, volunteers, programs, expansion and execution of Life Service’s mission. Annual budget of over $800K and 18 staff members.
  • 2009
    2014
    Spokane, WA

    Executive Director

    NorthwestConnect

    Founding director of non-profit ministry outreach with the goal of mobilizing area churches to “Connect community resources with community needs.” Started Second Harvest food outlet operation.
Volunteer Service
  • 2020
    Present
    Northwest District

    Secretary

    Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Council

    Elected denominational position - Council coordinates district wide youth ministry for the Church of the Nazarene in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Northeastern Oregon.
  • 2018
    2020
    Northwest District

    Vice-President

    Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Council

    Elected denominational position - Council coordinates district wide youth ministry for the Church of the Nazarene in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Northeastern Oregon.
  • 2015
    2018
    Spokane Valley, WA

    Board of Directors - Vice-Chairperson

    naomi

    Women & children’s transitional housing non-profit naomicommunity.org
  • 2015
    2017
    Spokane, WA

    Leadership Council Member

    National Maternity Home Coalition

    A organization under the umbrella of Heartbeat International working to unify and strengthen the efforts of Maternity Homes in the US. natlhousingcoalition.org