At a young age, I was transformed after hearing a message about the consequences of sin. My mother helped me understand its significance and guided me towards forgiveness. Shortly after my salvation, I felt a strong calling to serve God in any ministry He had for me. Despite trying to resist this calling during my teenage years he lead me to my wonderful wife, Emily, at church, and we married in 2004, welcoming four amazing children: Chloe, Rodney, Jedidiah, and Adelaide. In 2013, I joined the Army National Guard, but God continued to direct me towards ministry. Every attempt I made to pursue my own path seemed to be shut down, making it clear that I needed to fully surrender to His service. In 2021, I began classes at the Northeast School of Theology and Ministry (NSTM) with the goal of becoming a pastor. My family I started attending Pine Valley Baptist Church, where I filled the pulpit  gaining  preaching experience, and in January 2024, God officially called us to the church.