There was no other place I'd rather be in the whole world than in that chair talking with that student about things that matter.
Role in Spiritual Life:
Coordinator for Off-Campus MinistriesJoined the staff:
Residend Chaplain - Fall 2005, Coordinator - Summer 2008Originally from:
Austin, TXWhat's that one thing that led you to be a part of Spiritual Life?
I realized I wanted to be a part of Spiritual Life when I was meeting with a student to discuss questions and doubts he had been struggling through. It wasn't like I was there to ‘fix' him, but we were sharing life. Halfway through the conversation at a local restaurant it hit me like a ton of bricks. There was no other place I'd rather be in the whole world than in that chair talking with that student about things that matter.
What is your favorite part of working at Baylor?
I am excited about the chance to build relationships with an incredible community at Baylor. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to relate with and impact students from different walks of life at a crucial juncture in their journey.
What book or books are you reading right now?
I am reading through Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk, God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright, How to Become a Saint by Jack Bernard, Desiring God by John Piper, Arminian Theology by Roger Olson and The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes
What book or books have most influenced your spiritual growth?
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Desiring God by John Piper, A New Kind of Christian by Brian McLaren, For the Inward Journey by Howard Thurman, The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, and Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Why have you chosen to work specifically with students?
College is a time in life where students are reassessing their sense of identity and purpose. For most students, it is the first time that they are venturing out into a real sense of independence and more fully questioning and discovering who they are and their place in the world. The opportunity to journey with students through this time of growth in the areas of identity and calling is a high privilege.
What is the best movie you've seen in the past year?
In the past year it is a toss up between Rocket Science and Iron Man.
What is your favorite movie of all time and why?
My favorite movie of all time is The Shawshank Redemption because it is a hope-filled portrayal of the intermingling of humanity at both its best and worst from the gritty confines of an unforgiving prison.
When you go to your coffee house of choice, what do you order?
James Callihan at Common Grounds cannot be beat! If I actually want coffee I will go for a Cowboy Coffee or Hot Snickers.
Do you have a pet (s)? What are they and what are their names?
I lived in a residence hall for the last three years, so I do not have a pet. When I was real young I had two Red Dobermans and from middle school to early college I had a Boxer.
What is under the topic "most played" on your ipod?
Sufjan Stevens, Common, Album Leaf, Explosions in the Sky, Switchfoot, Relient K, O.A.R., Damien Rice, and U2
What is favorite place to go in Waco?
Cameron Park along the Brazos River or Mr. Sno for a snow cone.
What is the craziest or most-unique job you have ever had?
I was a summer intern/summer missionary at South Padre Island and got paid to learn how to skateboard, hang out on the beach and go to Schlitterbahn South Padre all summer long.
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
Kenya or Western Europe
