Dove Creek, Colorado, United States
๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ, ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญโforming people, stewarding trust, and laboring for faithful, sustainable victories in Christ. I currently shepherd Dove Creek Assembly of God in rural Colorado and serve as a community chaplain across Montezuma and Dolores counties, cultivating sacred space through relational, ethical, and presenceโbased ministry. I also steward the ๐๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ, a reflective space where I curate Scriptureโshaped insights, develop longโform pastoral writing, and share the ongoing work of formation that undergirds my preaching, chaplaincy, and missionโdriven efforts. It serves as a creative proving ground and a window into the personal and theological convictions that guide my ministry. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฌ & ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Credentialed by the Assemblies of God since 2018, I bring twenty years of U.S. Naval service spanning warfighting, recruiting, training, and mentorship. I am presently pursuing ordination and advanced theological formation through Pathway Training and Trinity Bible College & Graduate School, integrating pastoral care, recovery facilitation, and adaptive leadership across ministry and community contexts. ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐งโ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ Alongside local church and chaplaincy service, I steward several missionโdriven efforts: โข ๐๐๐โข (Peopleโs Victory in Christ) โ creative storytelling and content development for legacy, liberty, and discipleship โข ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ โ expanding spiritual recovery, resilience, and community reintegration โข ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ โ a rural discipleship and outreach toolset currently in development A faithful creationist since childhood and redeemed at thirty, I am called to expose darkness, build posterity, and model victorious living through Christ. From the depths of naval salvage to the high ground of pulpit and field ministry, I believe in truth lived out loud, service sustained over time, and leadership that multiplies its own reach. Letโs connect to share stories, collaborate with purpose, and mobilize the next phase of ministryโfor the Kingdom, and for the generations to come.
Inspired & filled with gratitude & zeal in Pastorate role. We get to be the voice of one crying in the wilderness on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Rock rolling daily in the Full Gospel Ministry. Join our rural team! Prayer & Ministry in/of the Word. Standing firm in faith, ready to reach the lost, disciple the found, stimulate sacred space to worship the LORD and be Jesus' hands & feet rendering compassion ministries to people in need that want it. Thy Kingdom Come, Go DOVE CREEK! Join us as WE follow Jesus Christ!
Serving as a ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง endorsed by the Assemblies of God, I provide presenceโbased spiritual care across Montezuma and Dolores Counties. ๐ด๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐โฏ2024, I continue to integrate pastoral care with community chaplaincy across diverse contexts. My work includes ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ within the county jail system, and ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง through ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ. I support individuals and families navigating endโofโlife transitions, crisis, grief, addiction, and spiritual disorientationโoffering ethical, confidential, and Christโcentered care in diverse and often vulnerable environments. I also remain โin the rear with the gearโ for ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐ต๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฆ, standing ready to reโengage in active field ministry as called upon. Grateful to serve alongside interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and those seeking hope, healing, and sacred space on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
As a Full-time US Sailor I was engaged as a volunteer in the local church and surrounding community. Local church based seminary became the pathway to credentials and continued service as a career US Sailor and part time Lay-Leader in port and at sea. Engaged in evangelistic work in Virginia & Utah.
๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐กโ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐. From deepโsea operations to rescue, repair, and ministry formation, each assignment shaped resilience, precision, and purpose. Explore the journey (๐น๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฆ). โ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก, ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐. HullโฏMaintenanceโฏTechnicianโฏFirstโฏClassโฏ(HT1)โฏโโฏDiver, SalvageโฏOperator, and ExpeditionaryโฏCombatโฏLeader. Served across six major assignments from Everett to PearlโฏHarbor to Norfolk to Salt Lake City, culminating in recruiting and ministry formation within the RockyโฏMountainโฏNetwork. Integrating technical mastery with pastoral calling, now stewarding ๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ โฏ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฆ and ๐ท๐๐ฃ๐โฏ๐ถ๐๐๐๐โฏ๐ด๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆโฏ๐๐โฏ๐บ๐๐ in community leadership. Each Naval technical-detail assignment description available in profileโฏ&โฏuponโฏrequest.โฏClickโฏthe Sway link in the media section forโฏaโฏnutshellโฏsummary! Explore the full interactive story (๐น๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฆ).
Station | Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Rocky Mtn, Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah. Recruiting future Sailors from CO, WY, UT, ID, NE and KS to meet U.S. Navy manning requirements. Awarded FY22 Retention Excellence Award. Primary Roles: Military Liaison Petty Officer (MILPO) | MILPO-8; Enlisted Processing Division Supervisor (EPDS)-4. Assigned to Military Entry Processing Station (MEPS) SLC. Responsible for supervision of 1 military personnel and 1 civilian in the processing and screening of Navy applicants. Collateral: Vehicle Coordinator-12. PFA: P-CY 2023. Comments on Performance: Productive teammate! Stellar customer service! Seasoned Leader! - Team Player. Filled a higher leadership role in the absence of leadership in EPDS gapped billet for 4 months; then trained a new higher ranked Chief Petty Officer in all responsibilities. Filled classifier billet during new classifier onboarding to ensure smooth transition. Mentors field recruiters on MEPSโs policy and procedures increasing communication throughout tour area of responsibility. - Customer Service. Takes a tangible approach with all applicants ensuring a clear understanding and making them feel comfortable during MEPS processing. Always greets applicants and co-workers with a smile directly increasing comradery within the Navy Liaison Office. - Excellent Manager. Processed 245 future applicants, quality checked 72 priority rates, 25 nuclear field, and 12 Special Warfare candidates; resulted in June 2023 NTAG Support Person of the Month award. Sailor will excel at all future endeavors! Achievements: June 2023 NTAG RM Support Person of the Month; Gold Wreath (2nd). Education: Clergy Final Academics for Ordination (9hrs).
Station | Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Rocky Mtn, Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah. Recruiting future Sailors from CO, WY, UT, ID, NE and KS to meet U.S. Navy manning requirements. Awarded Gold โRโ for FY 21 NTAG of the year & Retention Excellence Award 2021. Primary Roles: Enlisted Processing Division Supervisor (EPDS) | EPDS-5; Sourcer-7. Assigned to Military Entry Processing Station (MEPS) SLC. Responsible for supervision of 2 military personnel and 1 civilian in the processing & screening of Navy applicants. Collateral: Training Petty Officer-12, Navy Advanced Program Testing (NAPT) Administrator-5. Comments on Performance: Incredibly versatile leader, capable of high-level performance in any billet! - Outstanding Manager. Supervised the shipping of qualified future Sailors from 3 states to Recruit Training Command including 34 Warrior Challenge candidates, 31 Nuclear Engineering candidates, & with 75 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) priority ratings directly contributing to NTAG shipping objectives. - Innovative Trainer. Led 12 remote training sessions for the sustainment & continued development of 30 Recruiters within the Utah area which provided overall success in the form of 231 new contracts with 17 Navy Accession Training (NAT Reserve), 214 Active Duty, and a 33% conversion to high quality contract ratings ensuring monthly goals were met or exceeded. - Crucial Billet. Hand-selected to fill a gapped Chief Petty Officer billet at MEPS SLC. His proven leadership provided the groundwork for communication up the Chain of Command for urgent processing issues, strengthened the Navy Liaison relationships within the MEPS, & set's standards providing guidance for two Sailors & one civilian in operations. Force-Multiplier that makes every team stronger and more productive! Sailor has earned my recommendation for promotion! Achievements: Basic & Advanced Recruiter, NAPT Administrator, EPDS. EPDS Course Graduate (CDP 946S).
Station | Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Rocky Mountain; Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah. Recruiting future Sailors from CO, WY, UT, ID, NE and KS to meet U.S. Navy manning requirements. Primary Roles: Talent Scout | Field Talent Scout-3. Provides qualified applicants for enlistment into the U.S. Navy. Provides mentoring, leadership, and motivation for Navy future Sailor enlistees awaiting assignment to Recruit Training Command. PFA: P-CY2021. Temporary Assigned Duty/Leave/Transit: 21APR27-21JUN30. Comments on Performance: Meeting the challenges of recruiting head on with hard work and devotion to duty. - Mission Focused. Onboard only a few months, HT1 has hit the ground running and has excelled at his job. Instrumental in the enlistment of two new future Sailors to include one into a Chief of Naval Operations priority rate. - Highly Driven. Conducted four classroom presentations to over 100 potential applicants, greatly increasing positive Navy awareness within local schools. His drive and motivation for recruiting is infectious within Talent Acquisition Operations Center (TAOC) SLC and he is already proving to be a force-multiplier in a very competitive and highly demanding recruiting environment. - Team Builder. Contributed over 25 training hours to driving success of Naval Recruiting Station Taylorsville and their future Sailors. His โcan-doโ attitude and positive demeanor has set a tone of excellence throughout his station and the TAOC positively impacting the future Sailors in the Delayed Entry Program. Shares his experiences and fleet knowledge with future Sailors motivating them to remain committed and excited for their Naval journey to come. Established himself as an intelligent and mature Recruiter with an infectious passion! Highly recommended for promotion!