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Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2015
Responsible for the business operations of the church and weekday school, including financial management, personnel administration, properties oversight, technological support, supervision of administrative staff, and collaborating with clergy and lay leadership on issues of strategic planning
Academic background
Belmont University, M.A., Church Music
Martin Methodist College, B.A., Church Vocations
Family life
Married Rachel Britt in 2003 in Belmont’s sanctuary
Two children, Lucas and Benjamin
Interests and activities
“Playing the piano: I play for the early service at Belmont once a month; playing board games; planning our next family vacation to Disney World”
Reason for chosen career
“As a lifelong United Methodist who has worked for a United Methodist college, two United Methodist general agencies, and several local United Methodist churches, I am deeply committed to a Wesleyan understanding and expression of the Christian journey. I am fortunate to have found a church that reflects my progressive theology while allowing me to grow and use my gifts in finance and administration.”
Professional and volunteer accomplishments
Instructor, Director of Choral Programs, and Chair of Music Department at Martin Methodist College
Studied for a summer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Served multiple years as a lay delegate to the Tennessee Annual Conference
Member of the Leadership Board at Bellevue UMC and Bellevue Community Food Bank
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