About My Family
I am deaf and married to Lori, who hears. I am bivocational. I work as a dock worker for FedEx freight and as a Deaf church planter/pastor. I grew up in Texas before God moved us to Connecticut. We enjoy exploring new sights in New England occasionally on our days off. I also enjoy fishing and hunting.
About My Church Plant
I am the church planter of Hope Grace Deaf Church in West Hartford, Conn. We are reaching the Deaf of West Hartford, Hartford and the surrounding areas. We are also reaching the students at the American School for Deaf, which is one mile from our church. I am also the pastor for Living Hope Deaf Church in Manchester, Conn., which is the only Deaf church of any denomination in Connecticut. We are working to start a second church for the Deaf in West Hartford.
NAMB Church Planting
Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is a person who, in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. The North American Mission Board supports missionaries serving across the United States, Canada and their territories. Churches are the missionary incubators and sending centers for missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention. Missionaries serve in a variety of settings and face tremendous challenges. But the rewards are tremendous and life-changing. Missionaries have the privilege to represent their church and their Father in sharing the gospel as the primary focus of their activity. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as a potential missionary or chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at namb.net/send-me.