Education
	Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, from Westminster College (New Wilmington, PA), May 1995 Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (South Hamilton, MA), May 2000 Post-graduate Coursework at Virginia Theological Seminary (Alexandria, VA), Spring & Fall 2006
Ministry Experience
	Pastor to Children, Youth, & Families, Wye Parish, Wye Mills, MD (2006-current) • Established a regular and continuing Sunday School program within the life of the congregation • Regularly helped plan, lead, and preach Sunday and special worship services • Organized and carried out a variety of family, children's, and youth activities, retreats, and special        events • Coordinated with area youth, chidlren's, and family minsitry leaders to carry out joint ventures such      as special rallies, mission trip, and retreats • Planned and carried out, in concert with the Rector, a variety of outreach, worship, and Christian        Education endeavors in the church for all ages Christian Education, Youth & Children’s Ministries Director, First United Methodist Church, Wayne, MI (2001-2005) • Developed fledgling Youth, Children’s, and Christian Education programs into consistent, growing,    and effective ministries • Organized, trained, and recruited volunteers to serve in various leadership and ministry capacities • Spearheaded the initiation of new ministries in the church such as Alpha and Joy Club (an      elementary age Wednesday night children's ministry) • Carried out regular pastoral duties such as preaching, visitation, leading small groups, and   administrative duties • Started, trained, and led a contemporary praise team as part of the vision to create an additional    blended/contemporary worship service Worship Assistant, various New England churches, (1995-2000) • Lead and assisted with music in a variety of worship settings ranging from charismatic to liturgical Teacher and Assistant Teacher, Gordon-Conwell Nursery School, South Hamilton, MA (1995-1999) • Planned and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children ages 2.9-5 yrs. in a team     environment with a Christian multicultural focus Pastoral Assistant, Christian Fellowship Tabernacle, Youngstown, OH (1994 and 1997, 2 separate internships) • Planned and implemented the formation of a youth ministry • Formulated and carried out curricula • Trained and delegated teachers to assist in carrying out curricula and activities • Preached occasionally Vice-President and Large Group Coordinator, Cornerstone InterVarsity Fellowship (1992-1994) • Worked with executive committee to plan, initiate, and perpetuate large and small group meetings,   social activities, conferences, and service projects • Headed up a number of small groups • Carried out worship at large group meetings • Trained others and delegated responsibilities Student Conductor and Section Leader, Westminster College Gospel Choir (1992-1995) • Lead and taught music to choir • Wrote and arranged horn parts for accompaniment