I started following Jesus Christ when I was in high school. Like a tree planted next to a stream, he has provided all that I need to grow and flourish. I hope that my life will overflow with his goodness to others, especially people who do not know God, so that they can personally experience God's love for them.

I am married to Caleb and have four amazing kids: Zavier, Fletcher, Sanija, and Kaden. I spend most of my time and energy each week caring for my family.

I spend most of my time on research and clinical training toward my PhD in clinical psychology at Duke or settling into married life with my wife Liza who works as a PA at a community health practice in Burlington. I grew up as the child of missionary educators, raised in East African Pentecostal churches and ecumenical missionary communities. God used them to form in me a deep love for the body of Christ and desire to understand the Scriptures. On my first Sunday at Blacknall in the fall of 2019, I saw the careful teaching of the Word and time to pray for one another in communion and recognized this as a place of belonging and growth.

My wife Serena and I first came to Blacknall 36 years ago, and we have called Blacknall our church family ever since. Although our Father has had his hand on me my whole life, I did make a commitment as a teenager to follow Jesus Christ and was helped by many people in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in high school and college. The fellowship and worship at Blacknall, however, have taught me the most about His incredible love for us and the ways we are to love one another. Over the years, Serena and I have taught first grade Sunday School and Confirmation classes, and I have also volunteered with the High School Youth group.