Education
Honorary Doctor of Divinity
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
Doctor of Ministry
Emphases in Pastoral Ministry and Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Master of Divinity
Emphases in Missions and Evangelism
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Religion — Cum Laude
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Pastoral Experience
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church — Garland, Texas
2004 – Present
Senior Pastor
Faith Baptist Church — Iowa Park, Texas
1990 – 2004
Pastor
Floyd Baptist Church — Greenville, Texas
1984 – 1990
Ministry Highlights — First Baptist Garland
Grew worship attendance from 958 (2004) to 1,550 (2017) and annual giving from $2.94M to $5.56M.
Liquidated a $2.5 million debt; maintained debt-free status since 2010 while purchasing nine parcels of land for expansion.
Established and expanded extensive community ministries, including free GED/ESL classes, Friendship House serving 175 families weekly, professional counseling, Grief Share, and Special Needs, Spanish-Language, Men's, and Women's ministries.
Added 9 local, national, and global mission partnerships — South Dakota, California, New York City, Romania, Angola, and Brazil.
Academic Experience
Trustee (Chairman of the Board, 2016)
Dallas Baptist University
2013 – Present
Reader, Department of Educational Ministries & Leadership
Dallas Baptist University
2016
Adjunct Instructor
Dallas Baptist University
2005 – Present
Adjunct Instructor
Wayland Baptist University
1996 – 2002
Doctoral Supervisor
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
1993 – 1994
