I have worked in pastoral ministry for more than 20 years (PCA and non-denominational), serving in various pastoral positions including senior pastor, adult discipleship, care and counseling, and singles ministry. I received my Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and have served at churches ranging in size from 300 to 3000 members. Outside the church I have worked as an IT Project Manager (Marriott Corporation), a Director of Operations and Sales (The Barrington Group), and a Wealth Advisor (Northwestern Mutual).

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I am drawn to coaching pastors because I know that leadership can be lonely and isolating. Those who have a coach have greater kingdom impact and vitality, and I have a coach's heart that takes joy in helping others reach their potential. In my coaching work I seek to help pastors and ministry leaders where they suffer their greatest struggles:

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• Relational IQ

• Achieving measurable ministry results

• Knowing, celebrating and ministering from their temperament and skill set

• Living life in light of the gospel and allowing God's grace to permeate every facet of one's life

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My main goals in coaching are:

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• To bolster pastors' marriages and family lives,

• Strengthen relationships with church leaderships to renew vision and mission clarity for their church

• Help pastors to lead gospel ministry from a refreshed and joyful heart

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I've been married to my wife, Jana, for 28 years and have three wonderful high school and college aged kids.  I enjoy exercise and sports of all types and ride the MS 150 every year with my ‘cyclopath’ friends. Jana and I love to travel the world and go on mission trips.  I'm a lover of great cuisine, music, art, theology, and discussing the major issues of life. I grew up in Pittsburgh but consider myself a Texan.

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Authors that have a major influence: Tim Keller, Jonathan Edwards, David Brooks, C.S. Lewis, Augustine