Education
2023: PhD in Theological Studies (Systematic Theology), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
2012: MDiv summa cum laude, Andrews University
Thesis: “Resistance and Accommodation to Racism among Early Seventh-day Adventist Missionaries in the American South: A Case Study on Relating to Oppressive Cultural Practices in Missions”
2006: BA in Ministerial Theology, magna cum laude, Southern Adventist University
Minors in Practical Theology and Biblical Exegesis
2006: BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, magna cum laude, Southern Adventist University
Emphasis: Intercultural Communication
Thesis: “Mission to Affluent Black America: Strategies for Evangelism”
2002: AA in Liberal Arts, magna cum laude, Clark College
Presentations & Publications
2016: Chapter: "Scripture Authorizing Doctrine: A Case Study from the Epistle to the Hebrews." In Scripture and Philosophy: Essays Honoring the Work and Vision of Fernando Luis Canale. 320-336. Edited by Tiago Arrais, Kenneth Bergland, and Michael F. Younker. Berrien Springs, MI: Adventist Theological Society Publications.
2014: Article: “An Ontological Look at the Vatican’s Rejection of Women in the Priesthood”
Andrews University Seminary Studies, a refereed journal. Spring 2014, vol 52, no 1
2013: Paper Presentation, “Tradition 0.5: A Case for ‘No Creed But the Bible’”
Adventist Theological Society annual meeting (Baltimore, MD)
2012: Paper Presentation, “Divided Anthropology: An Ontological Look at the Vatican’s Rejection of Women in the Priesthood”
Adventist Society of Religious Studies annual meeting (Chicago, IL)
2012: Poster Presentation, “Relating to Racism: Seventh-day Adventist Missionaries to the American South”
Seminary Scholarship Symposium (Andrews University)
2011: Paper Presentation, “A Mission of Righteousness, Intercession, and Inclusion in Amos 9:11-12”
Adventist Theological Society annual meeting (San Francisco, CA)
Seminary Scholarship Symposium (Andrews University)
Awards & Fellowships
2013-2014, 2015-2016: Kern Pastoral Fellowship
Kern Family Foundation, Oikonomia Steering Committee
2013-2014: Hansen Fellowship
Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding
2011: First Prize, Poster Presentation,
Seminary Scholarship Symposium
Andrews University
2006: Excellence in Biblical Preaching,
School of Religion
Southern Adventist University
2006: Excellence in Academic Achievement
School of Religion
Southern Adventist University
Employment
2022-present: Lead Pastor, Pleasant Valley Church
2017-2022: Associate Pastor for Discipleship, College View Church of Seventh-day Adventists
2013-2014: Graduate Assistant for Elizabeth Yao-Hwa Sung, Trinity International University
2013: Discipleship Development, Epic Church of Seventh-day Adventists
2011-2012: Assistant Pastor, Paw Paw Seventh-day Adventist Church
2008-2011: Graduate Assistant, Andrews University
Manuscript Editor for Fernando Canale (Systematic Theology)
Writing Consultant for S. Joseph Kidder (Church Growth and Evangelism)
Research Assistant to John Baldwin (Systematic Theology)
2007-2008: Assistant Evangelism Coordinator, Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
2006-2007: Assistant Chaplain, Southern Adventist University