I'm a professional lay ecclesial minister in Nashville doing Christian initiation, ongoing conversion, and parish enrichment at Christ the King Catholic Church. 

I have over 10 years of experience in a Catholic parish ministry, including youth ministry, liturgical planning, adult education, RCIA coordination, pre-marital preparation, retreat direction, pastoral counseling, young adult ministry, and spiritual direction.

I have a Ph.D in Religion from Vanderbilt University and a M.A. in Theology from Saint Meinrad School of Theology. 

My professional and scholarly interests include sacramental and practical theology, the sacrament of penance, psychoanalysis, ritual and liturgy, and family systems. These are all ways of examining how folks integrate religious thoughts, feelings, and practices into their daily lives.

I'm married and have three kids. In my free time I read, bake bread, and dance with my family.