I’ll give the obligatory “list” of stuff below that I’ve been involved with, places I’ve worked, and things that I and the teams I’ve worked with have been able to achieve… But in a nutshell, here’s me…
I’m passionate about relationships- my wife, kids, grandkids, family & friends! I’m far from perfect, but I have a personal relationship with Jesus who offers me grace & helps me grow! I love being a part of a team that changes lives, and the points people to Jesus. Mentoring is a passion! I love to laugh, listen to every kind of music available. I want to help make my world a better place each day, by doing good things & making a positive impact on my world by being the best servant leader I can be.
I’m passionate about relationships- my wife, kids, family & friends! I’m far from perfect, but I have a personal relationship with Jesus who offers me grace & helps me grow! I love being a part of a team that changes lives, and the points people to Jesus. Mentoring is a passion! I love to laugh, listen to every kind of music available. I want to help make my world a better place each day, by doing good things & making a positive impact on my world by being the best servant leader I can be
BACKGROUND
Bachelor’s Degree- Major/History, Minor/Sociology (SWOSU, Weatherford, OK)
Master’s in Education & Administration (SWBTS,1990).
Served 23 years in the local church in a variety of capacities- Youth Minister, Associate Pastor, Minister of Lay Mobilization, Family Minister & Executive Pastor.
Churches served in Oklahoma- Amity Baptist Church in El Reno, First Baptist Church in Hydro, First Baptist Church in Sapulpa & First Baptist Church in Owasso.
Certified Senior Adviser (2010).
Owner of Visiting Angels of Tulsa Metro, Visiting Angels of Bartlesville & Visiting Angels of SWOKC.
Licensed Home Health Care Administrator (2007)
VOLUNTEERISM
Co-founder of “A Road Trip to Remember”, a 155-walk raising over $33K for the Alzheimer’s Association in 1st year.
Founding board member, treasurer and currently board president of “Owasso Gathering on Main”, a monthly street festival in Owasso, OK.
Red Cross Volunteer of the Year in Sapulpa, OK for work following tornado damage to local community.
Founding member and past board president of the “Oklahoma Professionals for Home Care”, an organization of home care agencies committed to providing quality in home care for seniors.
Former member and past president of Visiting Angels national Franchise Advisory Council.
Former Board of Advisors member for Lead Change Group. Encouraging, supporting, challenging and affirming Mike Henry, founder and leader of Lead Change Group, in development and success of Lead Change Group.
PUBLISHED
Co-author “So You’re Looking for a Pastor?”, a guide to help churches select & hire a new minister.
Author of “Rhino for Dinner”, a mentoring guide for young ministers and experienced ministers to work through together. This great resource covers so many practical, real world topics that may not have been covered in Bible college or seminary!
Author of “When Sheep Feed the Shepherds”, a fun resource packed full of ideas for individuals and churches to use to show appreciation for their ministers.
Co-author of “The Character Based Leader- Instigating a Leadership Revolution”.
Co-author “Taking Care of Mom & Dad: A Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Your Parents”. This incredible resource was compiled by 17 home care franchise owners, representing decades of practical experience and expertise!
Author of “Protecting Your Nest Egg: Fraud Protection for Senior Citizens from Con Artists, Thieves & Scams”. This dynamic resource provides examples of current scams, a test to determine vulnerability to scams, and resources to draw from to help seniors affected by scams.
Co-author of “Life Hacks for Seniors”, a guide to assist seniors with daily living tasks. These real life hacks are so practical and helpful for the everyday living tasks for seniors.
Creator of LifeChest, an iTunes app for storing your most critical life information(and helping your aging parents gather all of their info into one place!) “LifeChest” is also in book form on Amazon.
Author of “Commodus Opus” series of bathroom reader books on Amazon.
Author of “Lies Parents Tell Their Children”, a fun look at the crazy things parents say to their kids as they grow up!
Creator of “Prank King”, both as an iTunes app and in book form… it’s full of tons of good natured pranks!