Education

• M.A. Bible: Old Testament, Amridge University (2023: Summa Cum Laude).
  • History of the Bible, Reformation and Modern Church History, Critical Introduction to the Old Testament, Hermeneutics, Archaeology and the Bible, The Life and Teachings of Christ, Introduction to Biblical Related Research, Hebrew Reading I-II, Synthesis of Biblical Studies
  • Emphases: textual transmission and canon history, cultural and intellectual movements, historical-critical methods, philosophy of interpretation, archaeology, and the history of ideas
• B.A. Biblical Studies, Summa Cum Laude. Amridge University (2022: Summa Cum Laude).
  • Systematic Theology, Christian History, Homiletics, Hebrew I-II, New Testament Survey, The Life and Teachings of Christ
• Florida College, 1994-1996.

Experience

• Preacher, Eastside Church of Christ, Sharpsburg, Georgia (2017- Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia (2025 – Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, Georgia (2025 – Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia (2024 – Current)
• Preacher, Jere Whitson Road Church of Christ, Cookeville, Tennessee (2005 – 2017)
• Preacher, Wilsonville Church of Christ, Wilsonville, Oregon (1999 – 2005)
• Preacher, Stonewall Church of Christ, Stonewall, Louisiana (1998 – 1999)

Areas of Teaching

• University of West Georgia (2025 – Current)
  • PHIL-2130 Introduction to World Religions
• North Georgia Technical College (2025 – Current)
  • RELG-1101 World Religions
• Gwinnett Technical College (2024 – Current)
  • RELG-1101 World Religions
  • HUMN-1101 Introduction to the Humanities

Presentation and Publication

• Forthcoming Publication: “How Deep Are Our Roots? The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery and Communion Among Disciples”
• Forthcoming Publication: “Special Project” (FC Press 2026)
• Forthcoming Publication: “Discipleship in a Digital Age” (FC Press 2026)
• Forthcoming Publication: “The Eucharist and the Apocalypse: Unveiling the Lamb” (2025)
• Forthcoming Publication: “Sanctifying Time in Communion with God” (2025)
• Forthcoming Publication: “The Messiah in the Margins: Christological Echoes in the Hebrew Bible” (FC Press 2025)
• Presenter, “Standing Firm in One Spirit with One Mind: Unity that is Worthy of the Gospel” (Florida College Lectures 2023)
• Author of articles published in various journals associated with the Churches of Christ (1999 – Current)
• Visual Media & Graphic Design for various projects (1999 – Current)
• Author, “Do The Work” (2019 – 2023)
• Presenter, “Interactivity in Digital Media” (Balancing the Christian Life, 2022)
• Author, “Warlords,” an interactive online study of Judges and Ruth (2020)
• Presenter, “Without Faith, It Is Impossible To Please Him” (Truth Lectures, 2008)
• Presenter, “Morality in the Public Square, The Use of Lethal Force” (Tactical Response, 2008)
• Presenter, “Visual Media for Preaching & Teaching” (Truth Lectures, 2006)

Service

• VP of Fundraising, National Hutchinson Bell Board (2021 – Current)
• Georgia Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell (2019 – Current)
• Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell (2017 – 2021)
• Greater Northwest Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell (2002 – 2004)
• Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 897, Newnan, Georgia. (2017 – 2025)
• Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 156, Cookeville, Tennessee. (2014 – 2017)
• Cubmaster, Pack 156, Cookeville, Tennessee. (2012 – 2016)

Personal Information

• Family: Married to Jill Martin; three children: Jesse, Halle, and James.
• Hobbies: Canoeing, Hiking, Cooking, tacotheologin.
• Evangelistic Work: St. Croix & Barbados (1998), The Philippines (2003, 2010)
• Educational Tours: Egypt, Jordan, and Israel (2019), Israel (2022), Italy (2027)