Also known as:
Peyton
TVC Responsibilities:
I develop and implement curriculum, plan and execute strategic programs, and oversee both the calendar and budget for the ministry. I identify, recruit, and equip qualified leaders to serve on the Young Adults leadership team. Additionally, I provide pastoral care, support, and consistent presence for all Young Adults.
When and how did the Lord save you?
I was born and raised in the good, southern country of central Mississippi, in a family that went to church weekly. I never knew anything besides God's existence and Christ crucified. In many ways, my story of salvation was more like a sunrise than a light switch. Through our church and my older brother's profession of faith, the light of the gospel progressively shone on my sin, leading me to repentance and faith in Jesus. I remained a spiritual infant throughout my teenage years, living life in a very moralistic and performative way, never touching my Bible or showing interest in church. The summer after my senior year of high school, in a season where I felt adrift, God grabbed me and kindly shook me out of my apathy. I began to read the Bible and pray like I never had before. God graciously (and with a whole lot of patience!) used my college years to shape and mold my love for His Word and His Church. My adult years have been marked by an ever-growing love for God's Church and a desire to deeply disciple people within it. My ministry journey has included working with teenagers and college students in both local church and para-church contexts. Through it all, I have been amazed that God would see fit to use someone like me to proclaim a name like His. Hallelujah! I have a wonderful wife, Emilie, whom I met at a summer camp in East Texas when we were in college. We have one son.
When did you come to TVC and what brought you here?
July 2025 – a job!
If you had to give a TED Talk, what subject would you choose to speak on, and why?
What makes a restaurant great.
If you were to have your childhood dream job, what would your job be?
A basketball player
Which fictional character would you be friends with in real life, and why?
Riley from National Treasure. This guy was willing to steal the Declaration of Independence for his friend. Ultimate loyalty.
Favorite Hobby:
Sports, cooking, and learning