THE BASICS
I started attending First Baptist with my parents in 1990. After their first visit my parents knew this was the place they wanted their family to be apart of God's family. Since then I practically grew up at First baptist. As I grew older my desire to be apart of what God was doing in Tuscarawas county continued to grow.

In 1997 I graduated from high school and to be honest I tried to graduate from my faith as well. Over the next 2 years I continued to run from my past, my problems, and my relationship with Jesus. But God was ever faithful to love me and draw me back to Him.

In July of 2000 I moved from Canton to New Philadelphia to be a part of the community and church that I had come to love. Over the next 6 years I had many opportunities to learn, serve, and grow within my local church. As each opportunity stretched me and challenged me further I felt God was leading me to serve Him fulltime. In December of 2007 I accepted a full time position with First Baptist to serve in the areas of Student (High School and Middle School) and Worship Ministries.

QUESTION & ANSWER
My responsibilities at church are...
Director of Student and Worship Ministries

My favorite thing about being at First Baptist is...
Being Craig's boss.

My favorite quote is...
"It's better to be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

If I had my dream vacation I’d...
Go to Australia, visit the beach, the outback and try to stalk members of the Hillsong United Band.

If you want to read a good book get...
Is this a trick question? Don't I have to say the bible?

If I could do a hobby for a living I’d...
EAT

My favorite team to cheer for is...
Rives Junction Men’s Slow-pitch Softball Team

The best movie I’ve ever seen is...
Trick question... it's hard enough to narrow it down my top ten let alone to just one.

My most rewarding volunteer activity is...
Without a doubt, investing in the lives of 180 students through BURN discipleship... priceless

If I didn't work at First Baptist I’d...
Be unemployed and probably have to move in with my Dad, which is kind of embarrassing because right now he is living with his Dad.