I grew up in Dunwoody, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia studying engineering.
When I arrived at UGA, the year was 2020 and the COVID pandemic closed off many of the opportunities to make new friends and memories usually available. At this time, I was also grappling with doubts about Christianity and a hole in my heart from a lack of community.
Then RUF found me. To me, RUF was not just a college ministry but a life-altering experience. It introduced me to the true character of Jesus. I first got involved in spring of freshman year through a small group a hall-mate invited me to. In this group of 20 guys, God revealed to me his true self. I was surrounded by guys my age who made it clear Jesus was the Christ, by their care, forgiveness, unwavering belief in scripture, and the indescribable joy they derived from the gospel.
RUF helped me understand the Bible, how to walk with Jesus, the beauty of the local church and what my purpose and identity is in this life.
These are the 70 fellow men and women in my senior class who I have lived life with. About a dozen people here and I came to know Jesus for the first time through a college ministry. These are the faces of people were radically changed by Jesus, who now are engaged and leading in the local church. It is through these people that I feel called to be an evangelist, spreading the gospel in Orlando.
So, on a more personal note, here are a few of my hobbies!
Ultimate Frisbee
Hobby Electronics
Long-Distance Running
Board Games
Fire pit hangouts
Movies
Hiking
While being deeply passionate about discipleship, I am a nerd who can be found either talking to strangers at social hangouts, writing equations or testing a new electrical component via a breadboard. Truly, we are all nerds about something