Educational Background

Th.M, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Old Testament (Major)
New Testament (Minor)

Advanced M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Focused study in Biblical Languages and Old Testament
Graduate December 2011

B.S. in Religion, Liberty University

Concentration in Pastoral Leadership
Biblical Greek Minor
Graduated Summa Cum Laude and from the Honors Program
Graduate in December 2007
Preacher of the Year 2007

Ordination

Ordained to the gospel ministry at Lizella Baptist Church (Lizella, GA) on August 1, 2010. Ordination officiated by Dr. Shannon Back.

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