Mission-driven executive partner and change leader with extensive experience (20 years across education, nonprofit, and church arenas) standing up organizations and programs from concept through long term success. Leads execution of vision and strategy, culminating in business transformation and growth.
Reaches across organizational boundaries and cultivates relationships, trust and enduring key stakeholder partnerships (cross-functional, community, government, education, agency). Establishes shared vision and influences alignment and collaboration for the business objectives. Builds high performing teams (from executives to operations) and develops leadership bench strength.
| Thought Leader | Company/Project Launch | Project Management |
| Relationship & Portfolio Management | Change Management | Organizational Health |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Curriculum Development | Teaching and Presentation |
| Regional Director, SAMARITAN’S PURSE/Operation Christmas Child Casting vision, developing, and training leaders and teams for the five state Southwest region to grow global Gospel opportunities. |
2021-present |
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| Senior Pastor, NORTH METRO CHURCH, Thornton, CO | 2006-2021 |
| CEO, visionary leader, master teacher, and strategic planner for north Denver church, leading operations and leadership teams, volunteer workforce, curriculum development and budget management. Established debt-free operations. • Turned around declining church, paid off debt and grew attendance 70% in first six years. • Restructured leadership team and developed three-phased curriculum and training pipeline that drove leadership best practices, creating shared vision for expanded community and global impact. • Co-founded and co-led Cold Weather Care project, building collaboration with other nonprofit organizations, government agencies and churches. Focus: emergency shelter, 3 meals a day and case management support. 200 volunteers serve this effort, housing up to 25 people in winter and placing 75% of guests into permanent housing each year. • Led core team driving organizational pivot during COVID-19 pandemic and developed fully integrated online and livestream options on multiple platforms, resulting in sustainable online community support and resources. Drove continually increasing viewership, reaching over 1,500 people a week on a global scale. • Spearheaded establishment and ongoing management of medical clinic in Tanzania, nearly eliminating the epidemic of malaria (35 FTEs; on-campus surgery capability, expanding to Neonatal services). School and feeding facility in Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya (2nd largest slum in the world), educating and feeding over 450 children per day and preparing youth for life careers. The church as primary financial support for Indian orphanage in Hyderabad, providing 24-hour care for 35 children with special needs, run solely by local staff. |
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| Education Specialist/ Executive Team, APPLEWOOD CHURCH, Wheat Ridge, CO | 2003 – 2006 |
| Managed development of holistic education program from birth through senior adults for large church and led operational teams. Built core curriculum and trained educators and established a cohesive team with direction and vision. Increased class attendance over 30% (over 700 people weekly) in three years. Developed and designed adult education program, impacting 100 people. | |
| Education - counselor, educator and coach, FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Arvada, CO | 1999 - 2003 |
| Curriculum oversight and management, teacher trainer and coach, guidance counselor | |
| Athletic Director, GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Clear Lake City, Texas | 1996 - 1999 |
| Established competitive athletic program from ground zero for new K-12 school. In three years, school participated in over 13 different sports including High School volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, track and field and soccer. | |
| Education Specialist/ Executive Team, APPLEWOOD CHURCH, Wheat Ridge, CO | 2003 - 2006 |
| Managed development of holistic education program from birth through senior adults for large church and led operational teams. Built core curriculum and trained educators and established a cohesive team with direction and vision. Increased class attendance over 30% (over 700 people weekly) in three years. Developed and designed adult education program, impacting 100 people. | |
| Education - counselor, educator and coach, FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Arvada, CO | 1999 - 2003 |
| Curriculum oversight and management, teacher trainer and coach, guidance counselor | |
| Athletic Director, GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Clear Lake City, Texas | |
| Established competitive athletic program from ground zero for new K-12 school. In three years, school participated in over 13 different sports including High School volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, track and field and soccer. | 1996 - 1999 |
Doctor of Ministry in Healthy Organizations and Leadership Development, Gateway Seminary, Ontario, CA.
Master of Arts (MA) in Education, Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Colorado, Denver, CO.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications & Media Studies, University of Westminster, London, England.
Three State Soccer Championships and Coach of the Year: Men’s and Women’s High School Soccer
Earned three state championships over four seasons with 88% winning percentage. Recognized as State Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year.
Author of two books: Seven Essentials (Practical steps to understanding faith in real life).
Guide to Understanding the History of the Bible, specifically for Indian leaders, translated into Hindi.
Doctor of Ministry Thesis: Authored a step-by-step guide for developing leaders within organizations.
Public Speaking: Leads conferences and seminars in Europe, India, East Africa, and USA.
| Board Member, Chair, Vice-Chair, NEW HOPE INITIATIVE non-profit organization | 2010 – Present |
| Nonprofit serving some of the world’s poorest communities: Building schools, orphanages, medical centers, providing sustainable income sources. Current Governance Committee oversight. | |
| Adjunct Professor, GATEWAY SEMINARY, Ontario, CA & LUCENT UNIVERSITY, Plano TX | Present |
| Founding Member, consultant COLD WEATHER CARE non-profit organization | 2007 – Present |
| First Adams County shelter housing families together; partnering with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and churches. | |
| Leadership Team Member, PONDEROSA RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER | 2013 – 2018 |
| Board Member, MANNA WORLDWIDE, non-profit organization | 2003 - 2006 |
| Nonprofit rescuing children from poverty via clean water projects, education, nutrition, and orphan care. |
Professors
The professors that teach the Bachelor of Theology and Ministry Program hold advanced degrees from the most prestigious Bible Colleges, Seminaries, and Universities in the world including Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas Baptist University, and Gateway Seminary. Lucent selects professors based on their faithfulness to the Scriptures, their academic background, lifetime achievements, and their ability to teach dynamic classes.
