_My primary objective is to glorify God through pastoral ministry, where I can utilize my gifts of preaching, exhortation and evangelism to advance His kingdom. I understand my primary function to be fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). My primary goal is to present every man complete in Christ through exalting the Savior, edifying believers and evangelizing the world (Col 1:28-29). 

Since my conversion, it has been my strong desire to see souls converted and transformed by the power of the Word of God, “which performs its work in those who believe” (1 Thess. 2:13).  My primary goal is to see a strong local church built up and mobilized in an urban community, which would then be able to extend its ministry to the immediate area and beyond (Eph. 4:11-16). 

·  Preaching – Passionately proclaiming the once for all delivered faith in a clear, convincing, and relevant manner, through biblical exposition.
·  Evangelism – Enthusiastically heralding the life transforming gospel of grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the Glory of God alone.
·  Leadership – Sacrificially providing servant leadership and humbly calling others to imitate me as I follow the example of Christ.  
·  Counseling – Compassionately offering hope in the sufficiency of Jesus Christ and His word. 

·  Masters of Divinity, Expected Date of Graduation May 2010, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, CA
·  Israel Bible Extension Study Trip, May 2009
·  Bachelor of Arts, May 2006 Washington Bible College, Lanham, MD (GPA 3.75)

I was born on March 21, 1975 in Upstate New York, in the city of Albany and raised with one younger sister.  I was brought up in what’s known as an “Oneness Pentecostal Church.”  They are called “Oneness Pentecostals” because they believe in only one person in the Godhead and reject the doctrine of the Trinity.  They also believe in baptismal regeneration “in Jesus name only” for salvation, and deny assurance of salvation to any who are not.  My father was a minister in this church and my family was very active in it.

I had questions about what my church taught, but never really doubted what I believed, until I graduated from high school to attend the State University of New York at Buffalo.  It was there that I met Jennifer, who is now my beautiful wife, and was impressed by her walk with the Lord.  She actually lived out what she believed and had a growing relationship with God.  I was used to seeing a lot of “Sunday only Christianity” from many at my church and was impressed that someone so young would take her walk with the Lord so seriously.  I began attending church with her and discovered that her church believed in and taught the Trinity.  While I rejected their beliefs, I could not deny that there was something different about their lives.  I was convinced that I did not have this same relationship with God and knew I needed it.  

About a year later, I spent the summer in Maryland with my Aunt and was introduced to some believers from an evangelical church.  They spent much of their time in Bible Study, sharing their faith, and while I knew it was right, I found it boring.  After noticing the tremendous joy that was theirs I wondered, “If I am a Christian, why don’t I enjoy the things of God?”  So, I continued to fellowship with them, hoping to get what they had.  

As we spent time together, they eventually figured out what my beliefs were and we argued every day about baptism and the Trinity.  I would attempt to defend what my church taught me and they would consistently answer me with Scripture.  Eventually, I figured out I was not arguing with man, but with God.  After one particular conversation, I went home broken and I confessed before the Lord that I didn’t really know who He was.  I was convinced I was a sinner and needed to be saved.  

The next day my life was radically changed!  I wanted to talk to anything moving about the gospel.  I shared the gospel at work, at the bus stop, and with my family.  I even had an opportunity to go back to my home church and share what I had learned.  It didn’t take me long to realize there were many people in the church who were also confused about the truth, and God began to give me a burden for the church as well.  

To make a long story short, after college I moved back to Maryland because of the connection I had with the church there. I continued to grow in my hunger for God’s Word, as well as the desire to teach it accurately.  At the encouragement of my wife and John MacArthur (who I met at a Shepherd’s conference) I began attending Washington Bible College.  A year later, God sovereignly put me in contact with the only Master’s Seminary Graduate in the whole state of Maryland.  He had a small church plant with about 30 people and after one message I knew it was the place I should be.  I began serving with him almost immediately.  The accurate and careful handling of God’s Word was modeled for me every week.  I was given the opportunity to serve as an elder in training, lead the Outreach ministry, and preach regularly.  

After graduating Bible College I knew Master’s Seminary was the only Seminary I wanted to attend.  I saw the character that God produced through this Seminary in my Pastor’s life and in the life of another good friend, who used to minister at Grace Community Church.  They were the type of servants I wanted to be.

I have already seen the impact my training at The Master’s Seminary has made on my life and ministry.  There has not been one professor that I did not desire to imitate in some way.  Their love for God’s Word and His church are apparent.  Their concern for personal holiness and purity are obvious.  Their examples alone were worth the price of the tuition and sacrifice my family has made.  By God’s grace, we will be worthy stewards of the resources He has entrusted to us, and our effectiveness for ministry will be multiplied in the future.  

Student Ministries Pastor, The Bible Church of Little Rock, Little Rock Arkansas (June 2010 – Present)  
    ·  Shepherding a Group of 170 Students
    ·  Preaching twice a week and Facilitating Sunday School Classes
    ·  Providing Leadership for 18 volunteer staff members and 1 ministry intern
    ·  Discipling a small group of 10-15 Students weekly
    ·  Training Teachers and Volunteer Staff twice a month
    ·  Creating Opportunities for Service in the Community
    ·  Shepherding an Adult Small Group of 20 family units
    ·  Sharing the Counseling and Visitation Load of the church
    ·  Overseeing bi-weekly evangelistic outreaches (NLR Boys and Girls Club & Fox Ridge Nursing Home)
    ·  Leading Students in Street Evangelism
    ·  Organizing Conferences (SCATTER Evangelism and Local Outreach) 
    ·  Planning Retreats and Special Events
    ·  Participating in weekly staff meetings and monthly elders meetings
    ·  Preaching at Conferences and Retreats
    ·  Contributing Articles for the Church blog  
Ministry Intern, Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Inglewood California (August 2008- May 2009)
    ·  Teaching and Facilitating weekly Youth Bible Studies
    ·  Organizing Monthly Youth Nights and events (Bible Studies, Activities, Trips, Outreaches)
    ·  Preparing and Delivering Expository Messages for Sunday Services
    ·  Serving at different churches as a Guest Speaker for Youth Retreats and Sunday Services
Missions Board Member, Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Inglewood California (August 2008- May 2009)
    ·  Participating in a Short Term Missions trip to Dominican Republic
    ·  Advising Board on use of Missionary Budget and corresponding with missionaries
    ·  Planning and Executing Local Church-wide evangelistic Outreaches
Student Body Vice President, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley California (August 2008-May 2009)
    ·  Planning and Leading Student Chapels            
    ·  Organizing Events for Student Body and Faculty
    ·  Collecting and Allocating Funds
Deacon, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley California (August 2007- August 2009)
    ·  Shepherding a Small Group (FaithBuilders, Adult Fellowship)
    ·  Teaching and Facilitating Bi-Weekly Bible Study
    ·  Assisting with Marriage Counseling
    ·  Providing Counsel and Discipleship formally and informally
Bible Study Leader, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley California (August 2006- August 2007)
    ·  Shepherding a Small Group (Crossroads, College Fellowship)
    ·  Teaching Bi-Weekly Bible Studies
    ·  Participating in Weekly Evangelistic Outreaches             
Elder in Training, Hope Bible Church, Columbia MD (March 2000- June 2006)
    ·  Evangelism/ Outreach Coordinator
    ·  Adult Sunday School Teacher
    ·  Small Group Leader  
    ·  Preaching Experience
Young Adult Bible Study Leader, Christian Outreach Fellowship, Forestville Maryland (1996-2000)
    ·  Organizing and Teaching Weekly Bible Studies
    ·  Participating in weekly evangelistic outreaches

HVAC Technician, Associated Air Balance Inc., Azusa CA (February 2009 – present)
Los Angeles Air Balance Company, Upland CA (June 2006 – October 2008)
Comfort Control Inc., Beltsville, MD (July 1997 – June 2006)·  Testing HVAC equipment to ensure optimum performance
·  Training and supervising inexperienced mechanics
·  Preparing and reviewing reports for submission

Building Engineer Assistant, National Press Building, Washington D.C. (June 1996 - October 1996), (May 1995 - August 1995)
·  Maintaining mechanical equipment (fan coil units, chillers, boilers)
·  Replacing electrical equipment (outlets, ballasts, and lights)
·  Repairing plumbing equipment and accessories

MINISTRY:        
Bill Shannon (Counseling Pastor/ Staff Elder)
Grace Community Church
13248 Roscoe Blvd
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Phone: (818) 909-5500

Carl A. Hargrove (Senior Pastor)
Fairview Heights Baptist Church
1215 Marlborough Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302-1698
Phone: (310) 671-7685
            
Thomas F. Leake (Senior-Pastor)
Hope Bible Church
7195 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046 -1622
 Phone: (443) 200-4673

WORK:        
Mike Conboy (President)
Associated Air Balance Inc.,
457 East Arrow Highway Suite F
Azusa, CA 91702-5615
Phone: (626) 915-6027

Vince Alejandre (Vice- President)
Los Angeles Air Balance
1848 W. 11th Street, Unit #N
Upland, California 91786
Phone: (909) 931-1114

John G. Cappell (President)
Comfort Control
6711 Distribution Drive
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: (301) 931-9300

PERSONAL:       
(Available Upon Request)