Family: Marcy and I met in college and were married in 1994.  She is the most talented person I know, the greatest supporter and helper I could ever hope to have and is truly my best friend.  The Lord has blessed us with two wonderful sons who love the Lord and are a constant source of laughter and fun in our house.  Cael was born in 1999 and Benjamin in 2001.

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Life Verse(s): I don’t have one specific “life verse” but there are a couple of verses that stay in my heart continually.  Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace he whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you.”  Proverbs 21:31 says, “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.”  1 Corinthians 9:16 says “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel”.

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Favorite book of the Bible: My favorite book for theology is Romans.  My favorite book for encouragement is Philippians.  My favorite book for practical living is James.

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Favorite Bible character: I really love the book of Habakkuk and the personal change that you see unfold in the life of the prophet throughout the 3 chapters.  He was frustrated by the world around him, struggled with God’s plan and then eventually came to the place of full surrender and confidence in the purpose, plan and sovereignty of God.

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Books you would recommend: The Bible, Desiring God by John Piper, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders, Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo, The Trellis and the Vine by Marshall & Payne, Called to Lead by John MacArthur

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Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, playing anything with my sons, doing yard work, lifting weights and beating John Brewer in ping-pong (don’t tell him I said that!)

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Favorite Meal: If I have a little money in my pocket I would say a steak from Outback.  If my sons have drained my wallet dry, I’d say Chic Fil A.

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Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere a cruise ship takes me that is hot outside.

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Favorite Sports Team(s): I’m a life-long OU Sooner fan and follow them very closely and passionately. I am also a huge OKC Thunder fan.

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Something people may not know about you that they would find interesting: When I was being called to ministry in college I struggled greatly.  I knew that I was being called to preach, but I suffered from a very severe fear of public speaking.  The fear, being as bad as it was, caused me to put off surrendering to ministry for several months.  I figured it was going to be difficult to preach if I was afraid to speak in front of people! God has been gracious and helped me to overcome that, but only by His mercy.