About Me

I am a native East Texan and was fortunate to marry an East Texas girl. Terri and I have been married since 1980. She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me! We have two biological children and an adopted child and five grandkids. We have lived in Texas, North Carolina and Missouri. I’m an avid reader and enjoy lawn work with Terri.

My Education and Experience

My bachelor’s degree (1978) is from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX. Bible was my major and Sociology was my minor.  For my Master’s degree (1980) in Counseling, I attended Texas A & M at Commerce, TX. In 1989 I received my Doctor of Education degree in Counseling from the same university.

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri. In 1988, I began a career as a Professor of Counseling that concluded in 2006.  The seminaries I worked with were:  Criswell College – 1988 to 1992, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary – 1992 to 1998 and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary -1998 to 2006.  I taught at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels.

Beginning in 1976 – 2007 I served in church work in the areas of youth, education, music and lead pastor.  From 2007 to today I have worked as a licensed professional counselor, primarily in a private practice in Kansas City, MO.  Also I have done leadership development and consultation with local churches.