I am happy husband to Robie and proud father of Owen and Ellie. I serve as lead pastor of Austin City Life in Austin, Texas where our mission is to redemptively engage peoples and cultures. I also serve on the board of the following organizations: Acts 29 Texas, PlantR, and Music for the City.

I obtained a B.A. in Anthropology, and M.Div and Th.M degrees in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I’ve authored Fight Clubs: Gospel-centered Discipleship, as well as a number of articles in various journals and webzines such as The Journal of Biblical Counseling, The Resurgence, The High Calling, and Boundless. I enjoy being with my family, my church, listening to Midlake and M. Ward, blogging, reading, and smoking my pipe.