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I was born and raised in Greenville, Texas. The eldest of three kids, I grew up in a devout Baptist household. I had a Prodigal Son-like experience throughout my early twenties before a profound conversion and reunion with my heavenly Father at age 26. Planning on becoming a Protestant pastor or seminary professor, I began an intensive study of the Bible and was sent by my church community to Dallas Theological Seminary. The more I immersed myself in Scripture and Church History, the more I found it to support the Catholic faith. Eventually, I was compelled in conscience to enter the Catholic Church, which I did in 2009.
Someone once told me that the grace of God reaches low and I’m a walking example of this. From my childhood, Romans 8:28 has provided much encouragement and peace along the way. “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” While my journey has been full of many highs and many lows, I’m reminded each day that my heavenly Father loves me. He created me. He saved me. He sustains me. I have been purchased at a price, and by his grace I’m trying daily to glorify him with my life in response to this love (1 Corinthians 6:20).
I began serving at St Thomas Aquinas in 2011. This parish community has been a true blessing to me and my family, and it truly feels like home. I hold a marketing and business degree from Texas Tech University and a Master’s in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. I currently live on a farm with my wife, Ericha, and my daughter and three sons.