Ministry Leader

From the Front Lines to the Foot of the Cross
I have fought two distinct wars in my life. The first was fought in the boots of a U.S. Army Infantryman in Iraq, serving my country. The second was fought on the streets back home, where I traded my uniform for a destructive cycle of alcohol addiction,hustling, and jail cells. I have been shot twice—once in the military and once on the streets of Houston. For years, I was what society labels "detestable"—the kind of person people look past or give up on.
But God does not see as man sees. The Turning Point
There were many times death should have taken me, but God kept calling until I finally heard Him. After a sudden attempt to quit drinking on my own, my organs shut down, leaving me in a coma for a month. During this season, I was also fighting a legal battle for my children. By God’s sovereign grace, I was able to rescue them from a destructive environment. In the heat of that battle, I realized I couldn't do it alone. Jesus Christ met me in my brokenness, offered me mercy through His blood, and gave me a salvation I could never earn. He took a man from a cell and brought him into His Kingdom.
A New Mission
Today, my life is unrecognizable. Instead of the streets, I live and work on the campus of Perth Bible Church. My "hustle" has been replaced by a holy calling:
• Education: I am completing my BS in Theology at Liberty University, transitioning into an expedited Master of Divinity (MDiv) program.
• Ministry: I lead Celebrate Recovery (CR)—the ministry that pointed me back to Jesus and quite literally saved my life.
• Leadership: I coordinate a Veteran Support Bible Study, teach Sunday School, and have begun writing and preaching sermons.
All Glory to Christ
I am a living witness that no one is too far gone for the Gospel. Whether I am in a classroom or behind a pulpit, I remember where I came from. Every victory for my family and every day of sobriety has one purpose: to give all the glory to Jesus Christ.