I met salvation in 1990 while serving in the U.S. Navy. Answered the call to the Gospel Ministry in 2000. Pastored two churches in Virginia from 2005 to mid-2022. However, I started visiting Uganda in 2012, and the Lord ignited a fire within that kept me returning each year thereafter. In 2022, it became apparent that the Lord was calling me to leave the pulpit and take on a more active role in African missions. I assumed the position of CEO of Mission Link Intl. January 2023, and now oversee fulfilling the Great Commission of multiplying disciples of Christ in East Africa. We do this primarily by providing Bible College equivalent education to many pastors annually, who are also encouraged to live a Galatians 2:20 life.

I have been married to Dana Childers since 1998, and we reside in Bedford, Virginia. We have two sons who are born-again followers of Jesus and are now blessed with three precious grandchildren.