Family

Single, two younger brothers

Primary area of church ministry

Counseling and Partners at Large (PALs) administration

Ministry Passion (what you love to do most)

Ministry to the underprivileged; racial reconciliation

Hometown

Houston

College(s)

University of Dallas, University of Houston (B.A. in English); Covenant Theological Seminary (M.A. in Counseling)

Three Hobbies

Reading; listening to lectures about topics close to my heart; working on projects at coffee shops

An Embarrassing Moment

Being called out in front of the whole class in 6th grade for making eyes at a boy I liked

A Cherished City of Refuge Memory

No one in particular – just the ongoing experience of being in a community of believers that bridges every divide

Favorite Bible Passage

One is Eph. 2:12-22

Favorite Food

Chocolate chip cookies, coffee ice cream (truly divine!), Thai food

Favorite Forms of Exercise

Dancing, swimming, martial arts (it’s been a while, so don’t worry, I’m not dangerous)

Favorite Color

Burgundy/wine red

Favorite Style of Music

Many – no one stands out

Favorite Secular and Spiritual Band

Alison Krauss and Union Station, and Mo Leverett, among others

Favorite Sport

Do I have to have one?  I don’t even know the rules of the games!

This May Surprise You

I was baptized in a swimming pool in Cambodia in 1980

Bucket Stuff

Learn how to dance really well (Latin, ballroom, etc.), learn to play guitar, learn to speak Spanish, spend time in Ireland/Scotland/England and Africa