Background
- Certified level credentials through the Assemblies of God, February. Application completed and test passed for License Level, August 2024.
- Bachelor of Science Speech/Drama Education with a Mathematics Concentration, Evangel University, Springfield, MO, July 1999 Graduation.
- Master of Arts in Theatre Administration, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, May 2007 Graduation.
- Founder/Presider of Destination Theatre Company–Community theatre company in West St. Louis County.
- Married with three adult children.
Summary of Ministry and Professional Experience
- Youth and Worship Pastor
- Sunday School Coordinator and Teacher
- Worship Team member including Piano, Viola and Vocals
- Church Sound Team Coordinator including recommending and managing upgrades and training
- Church Board Member
- Royal Ranger Senior Commander
- Website Design, Programming and Maintenance–Church, School and Private
- School Building Level Technology Support
- Teaching Speech, Drama, Technical Theatre, Computer Applications and Programming, Mathematics and Science
- Directing Theatre Productions with casts of all ages
Experience Details
| July 2023-August 2024 | Prescott (AR) First Assembly of God Pastors Sam and Christina Gunn Associate Pastor–Focus on Youth and Worship |
| August 2023-Mary 2024 | Blevins (AR) School District High School Mathematics Teacher |
| August 2014-July 2023 | DaySpring Arts and Education, Maryland Heights, MO Upper level Math, Science and Computer Applications Teacher, Building/IT/Events Manager, Technical Theatre Teacher |
| December 2013-July 2023 | BridgeWay Church Assembly of God, Bridgeton, MO Pastor Richard Stamey Board member, Sunday School Coordinator/Teacher, Sound Crew Coordinator, Worship team musician, Website manager, Children’s Church area designer/constructor Also included writing, directing and performing in church drama productions–oftentimes working with my pastor to incorporate the drama with and throughout his sermon and/or series |
| January 2014-August 2016 | Christian Activity Center, East St. Louis, IL Computer Clubhouse Coordinator, Data Manager |
| August 2004-August 2014 | St. Louis (MO) Public Schools Carr Lane Visual and Performing Arts Middle School Computer, Mathematics and Drama teacher, Technology and Student Information System Liaison, Faculty team leader, Play and Musical director/technical director, Student technical crew advisor |
| July 2008-November 2013 | Grace Assembly of God, Florissant, MO Pastor Joe Zarro Junior Bible Quiz Assistant; Teen Bible Quiz Coordinator; Sunday School Coordinator/Teacher; Youth Sponsor and Worship Leader; Worship Team Musician; Writer, director and actor in church drama productions; website designer and maintainer |
| Spring 2005-Summer 2009 | Destination Theatre Company, St. Louis, MO Started nonprofit theatre company including registering with state and IRS for nonprofit and tax exempt status. Recruited and ran nonprofit board. Directing, producing, marketing, website deign/maintenance, technical directing, set, lighting and sound design. Training and supervising technical staff and directors |
| Spring 2003-June 2008 | West County Assembly of God, St. Louis, MO Pastors John Wilson and Jared Stoner Junior Bible Quiz Assistant; Church Choir and Orchestra Musician; Church drama writer, director and actor; Sunday School teacher; Vacation Bible School teacher and assistant; Sound Team member, Children’s Choir assistant. |
References available upon request.
See our church vision statement here.