My Story...
I grew up in a home that honored the thought of God, but we never sought to give Him full reign of our lives. So for most of my life I grew up thinking about God as a religious figure or place, not as a friend who cared about my life. This idea of God as a religious leader or place was carried through most of my life.
When I was 5, my parents divorced. Over the years, this event formed in my heart a desperate desire to be liked and wanted. Through middle school and high school, I sought that approval in partying, drinking, drugs and relationships. This became what I defined my life by. All of these things never satisfied the needs and desires of my heart.
After a night of partying, I came home feeling a guilt and shame over my sin like I've never felt before. My eyes were opened to the realization that I was living life on my own and failing. That night I surrendered my life to Christ and gave Him full control.
Since that night, God has grown me and worked in my life in ways that I could have never imagined. God rescued me from a life of seeking the love and approval of others and has given me all that I've ever wanted and needed in Christ. He has allowed me to see lives transformed by Christ and has called me to a life of serving Him in full time ministry.
One thing is certain; God has given me a passion for young people and a desperate desire to see them turn from their sin and embrace a life that is devoted to Jesus.
Currently I serve as the Middle School Pastor at Oak Pointe Church outside of Detroit, MI. Danielle and I have served there since August 2014. Every week I have the privilege of leading middle school students and partnering with incredible adults who are committed to making disciples and equipping parents for the sake of the Gospel.
Any views that are expressed on this website are my own and do not necessarily represent Oak Pointe Church.
When I was 5, my parents divorced. Over the years, this event formed in my heart a desperate desire to be liked and wanted. Through middle school and high school, I sought that approval in partying, drinking, drugs and relationships. This became what I defined my life by. All of these things never satisfied the needs and desires of my heart.
After a night of partying, I came home feeling a guilt and shame over my sin like I've never felt before. My eyes were opened to the realization that I was living life on my own and failing. That night I surrendered my life to Christ and gave Him full control.
Since that night, God has grown me and worked in my life in ways that I could have never imagined. God rescued me from a life of seeking the love and approval of others and has given me all that I've ever wanted and needed in Christ. He has allowed me to see lives transformed by Christ and has called me to a life of serving Him in full time ministry.
One thing is certain; God has given me a passion for young people and a desperate desire to see them turn from their sin and embrace a life that is devoted to Jesus.
Currently I serve as the Middle School Pastor at Oak Pointe Church outside of Detroit, MI. Danielle and I have served there since August 2014. Every week I have the privilege of leading middle school students and partnering with incredible adults who are committed to making disciples and equipping parents for the sake of the Gospel.
Any views that are expressed on this website are my own and do not necessarily represent Oak Pointe Church.