I was born and raised in one of the smaller sects of Mormonism (RLDS), with family ties going back to the founding of the movement in the 1830's. I became a member at age eight and never questioned what I had been taught. I called myself a Christian, but I had no understanding of genuine Christianity or the true gospel.

As a teenager and young adult, I lived in sin and it didn’t bother me. I struggled with anger, worldliness, and the desires of the flesh. I remember moments when I counted the cost of following Christ, but I was unwilling to give up my sin. I was a false convert—religious on the outside, spiritually dead on the inside.

One moment stands out from my teenage years. I visited a Baptist church with the girl who would later become my wife. Someone asked me, “Are you saved?” I had no idea what that meant, but I thought, Of course I’m saved—I’m a member of the one true church. I didn’t realize that Jesus warned in Matthew 7 that many who call Him “Lord” will not enter the kingdom of heaven. That was me for the first 30 years of my life.

Over time, the sect I belonged to went through splits, divisions, and power struggles. I began to wrestle with a simple question: If this is the one true church, why is it so divided? That question drove me to pray, “Lord, I want to know the truth.”

Around the age of 30, God answered that prayer. He opened my eyes and gave me a new heart, just as He promised in Ezekiel 36:26. For the first time, I understood the gospel. I saw that God is holy and just, and that my sin deserved His judgment. I realized I had created a god in my mind who didn’t care about sin—an idol of my own making.

As I studied Scripture, I finally understood that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, and that His death on the cross was the only way God could forgive sin. The Holy Spirit convicted me deeply. I saw that my life lacked repentance. I had never truly turned from my sin or surrendered to Christ as Lord.

But God, in His mercy, saved me.

As the Lord began transforming my life, everything started to change. He gave me a new heart, new desires, and a new life.

The things I once loved now had no power over me. The things of God became my joy. Leaving Mormonism was a process, but Christ led me out step by step.

He transformed my marriage, my home, and my priorities — not instantly, but through His ongoing work in my life. Thirty‑one years of marriage has not been without struggle, but God’s grace has carried us through every season. Many of the sermons I preach today were born out of those very places where His grace met us, sustained us, and taught us to depend on Him.

Not long after, God saved my oldest son Derek as well. We were baptized together on September 23, 2007 as a public testimony of His grace.

Ephesians 2:8–9 became the banner over my life: “For by grace you are saved through faith… not from works, so that no one can boast.” Everything I am today is because of His grace poured out on an undeserving, wretched sinner. He is the only good in my life.

After God saved me, He gave me a deep burden for the lost. For many years I served in street evangelism and open air ministry, sharing the gospel in cities, events, and neighborhoods across the country.

During that time:

• I graduated from Living Waters’ Ambassador Academy, receiving hands on evangelism and apologetics training.

• I served with Sports Fan Outreach International as a team leader at three Super Bowl outreaches.

• I participated in SFOI outreaches at the Kentucky Derby for several years.

• I was part of the 2012 London Olympics SFOI outreach, sharing Christ with people from around the world.

• I led and organized hundreds of local outreach events, helping believers grow in confidence and clarity as they shared the gospel.

As my evangelism ministry grew, God also opened doors for me to serve within the local church. While a member at Crossway Baptist Church, I served as the leader of the Great Commission Team, helping mobilize the church toward evangelism and community outreach. Today, I serve as the Director of Outreach at Battlefield First Baptist Church, where I continue to equip believers, organize outreach efforts, and support our pastor through preaching and ministry.

These experiences shaped my heart for the lost, sharpened my clarity in gospel proclamation, and developed the vivid, image‑driven preaching style I use today. All of this has prepared me for the preaching and revival ministry God has called me into today.

Over time, God shifted my focus from street evangelism to pulpit ministry. I began preaching in churches, filling pulpits, and serving pastors in times of need. The more I preached, the more I sensed God’s hand leading me toward a ministry of:

• pulpit supply

• short‑term interim preaching

• revival meetings

As I continued to preach, God gave me a burning desire to proclaim His Word and make His name great. Pastors and church members have affirmed this calling, often reminding me that God, in His mercy, uses broken vessels as conduits for His truth. Any fruit that comes from my preaching is entirely because of His grace and for His glory.

My desire is simple: to preach Christ clearly, strengthen the church, and serve pastors with humility.

I love the local church.

I respect the doctrinal boundaries of the churches I serve.

I preach Christ, not myself.

And I aim to encourage believers, call the lost, and support pastors in their work.

Because of my background in the RLDS movement, God gave me a unique burden to reach people caught in Mormon or Restorationist traditions. During my early ministry years, I was invited to teach a class at another church on how to share the gospel with those in Mormonism—helping believers understand the differences between biblical Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, and how to speak the truth with clarity and compassion.

Below, I’ve included an audio recording of that class as a resource. It reflects an earlier season of ministry, but I pray it may still be helpful to those seeking to reach people in Mormonism with the hope of Christ.

Mormonism-101.mp3

During my evangelism years, I had the opportunity to serve as a team leader with Sports Fan Outreach International at several major events. One of the most memorable moments from that season was preaching at the Super Bowl outreach in New Orleans in 2013. As a team leader, I helped organize and support our group as we proclaimed Christ in the middle of one of the busiest environments in the country.

I opened the outreach by preaching a message from John 5, calling people to see their spiritual need, look to Christ, and rise and walk in newness of life. It was a vivid reminder that God’s Word is powerful in any setting—whether in a church pulpit or on a crowded street filled with thousands of people.

You can watch that message here:

Super Bowl Outreach – John 5 Message (YouTube)

This video represents an earlier chapter of my ministry, when God allowed me to proclaim His Word in open‑air settings and shepherd teams of believers as we shared the gospel. I’ve included it here as part of my testimony of God’s grace in shaping me through those years of evangelism.