I was raised and came to faith in the Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. After attending Duke University as an undergraduate, I met my wife, Ashley, studying art history in graduate school in New York City. In 2003, we adopted an old farmhouse in Durham and joined Blacknall, where we felt the presence of Christ in a community we came to love. I now work as an independent technology consultant for art museums and research institutions.

Vibrant experiences of the Spirit working in India, Rwanda, and Uganda impressed on me the value of sharing relational ministry with partners, congregations, and communities around the world. At Blacknall, I’ve served as chair of the International Ministries Team (IMT), which supports an amazing slate of individual ministry partners — many of whom are former members, all with deep connections to our congregation. I’m currently a member of the team that guides Blacknall’s “Deep Common Journey” with Congo Initiative. Our international partnerships are deeply relational: We seek to be changed as we help our beloved partners affect change, ministering to those around them.

For more than 20 years, Blacknall has been a blessing to our family, and we’ve sought to be a blessing as well. Our three children (now 20, 18, and 14) were born, baptized, and loved at Blacknall from the nursery to Sunday School to Blacknall Youth Group and beyond. Over the years, we’ve been involved in many aspects of Blacknall life — whether hosting dear small groups and annual Easter celebrations, or leading committees — each has drawn us closer to community, and to Christ. Blacknall has shown us the Word made flesh, and out of such abundance, I’m eager to serve.