Where were you born?
Born in Boulder, CO. Grew up on the Eastern Shore of VA.
What is your educational background?
Homeschooled.
BS in Music and Worship - Liberty University
MA in Theological Studies - Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
MRE in Religious Education - LBTS
ThM in Practical Theology - LBTS
DEdMin in Christian Ministry - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
What is your philosophy of Christian education?
I write often about Christian education and Biblical integration at LeadLikeThis.com. Here is how I describe the foundations of Christian education:
Education begins by recognizing God. Knowledge starts with fearing God (Prov 1:7).
God knows everything and does not learn because there is no knowledge that He does not already hold (1 John 3:20).
God made all that exists (John 1:3), He is the Author of life (Acts 3:15).
All things hold together in Him (Col 1:15-17).
Everything that exists declares His glory (Psalm 19). Therefore, worship is the foundation of right worldview.
Special revelation: God can be known through His Word (John 6:68-69; Ps 19:7-13).
General revelation: God can be known through His world (Rom 1:20; Ps 19:1-6).
Eternal life is knowing God (John 17:3).
Humans were made to treasure God forever (Ps 27:4, 84:10).
Christian education is a ministry of discipleship (Matt 28:18-20).
Those who love God feed His sheep (John 21:17).
We should wash those in our care with the Word (Eph 5:25-27).
Knowledge of God leads to love of God (1 John 3:16; Col 2:2) and obedience to God (John 14:23).
In sum, God is beautiful and worthy. Life is in Him. Christian education exists to accurately express the truth of His glory. Those who learn to see Him rightly may worship and enjoy Him to the praise of His glory (Eph 1:12, 14).
What is your favorite thing about TKA?
I love being a part of a team that is committed to academic discipleship.
What is something fun or interesting about you?
Every year, on December 1, I shave my beard down to only a mustache because I love my wife. Feel free to reach out to me to hear the story behind the stache.