updated Dec. 17, 2019
Ministry Experience
- Staff Chaplain – North Dakota National Guard, 2019-present
- Deputy State Chaplain – North Dakota Army National Guard, 2019-present*
- Pastor – Gibbon Baptist Church, 2018-2019
- Joint Task Force (JTF) Chaplain – JTF Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands National Guard, 2017
- Brigade Chaplain – Nebraska Army National Guard, 2014-2019*
- Pastor – York Evangelical Free Church, 2010-2017
- Battalion Chaplain – Nebraska Army National Guard, 2009-2014*
- Assistant Pastor – Gretna Community Church, 2007-2009
- Chaplain Candidate – Nebraska Army National Guard, 2007-2009*
* denotes part-time Army National Guard assignments
Education
- D.Min., Preaching – Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Association of Chicago Theological Schools Doctor of Ministry in Preaching Program
- M.Div., Church Ministries cum laude – Liberty University
- B.A., History – Bellevue University
Credentials
- Ordained Minister, American Baptist Churches USA
- Endorsed Military Chaplain, American Baptist Home Mission Societies
- Master Trainer, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Facilitator, PREPARE/ENRICH
Training
- Fiscal Law Course (anticipated), 2020
- Initial Strategic Religious Support Leader Course (anticipated), 2020
- Federal Employee Supervisor Course, 2019
- Command & General Staff Officers’ Course, Common Core with honor, 2017
- Brigade Chaplain Functional Area Qualification Course, 2016
- Combat Medical Ministry Course, 2012
- Chaplain Captains Career Course, 2012
- Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, 2008
- Armor Officer Basic Course, 2006
- Accelerated Officer Candidate School, 2006
- Infantry One Station Unit Training, 2004
Promotions
- LTC – May 2019
- MAJ – June 2014
- CPT – October 2009
- 1LT – August 2008
- 2LT – April 2006
US Decorations and Badges
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass and M Device)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Nebraska National Guard Emergency Service Medal
- Nebraska National Guard Service Medal (with X Device)
- North Dakota National Guard Basic Training Ribbon
- Virgin Islands National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
- Meritorious Unit Commendation (Troop B, 1-167th Cavalry Regiment, 2006-2007)
- Combat Action Badge