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In January 2007, I joined Northwest Bible Church after being resettled in the United States from a life in Refugee camps. After being rescued by the Lord from many wars, I was very hungry to find a church where I could belong and give thanks to God for His rescue. I joined the Northwest staff in 2012 as an Event Specialist, but I had a desire to help refugees more, and in 2014, God gave me the opportunity to serve refugees full time.

In late 2007, I became friends with a refugee family from Togo. I continue to value my times of fellowship with them, from meals to school graduations. It is my privilege to serve alongside a team of ministry leaders, volunteers and community partners to assist refugee families in their transition to a new life in Dallas. I have a passion for work in the non-profit sector, specifically in helping families to financial stability and equipping them to thrive in a new culture. Micah 6:8 encourages me to pursue justice, extend kindness, and to be humble as I serve in Vickery Meadow.

I am grateful to have served as one of the Refugee Ministry Leaders at the Northwest Community Center since November 2018. I grew up in a Christian family and came to faith as a young child.  A desire to serve God cross-culturally led me to Dallas Theological Seminary and eventually to Asia where my wife, Charis, and I served for several years. We have two children whom we love dearly and who are a source of much joy. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, rooting for the A's and Warriors, laughing, and trolling my friends.

Growing up as a missionary kid gave me a heart for global ministry. I graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a degree in elementary education. After teaching in Turkey, I spent several months in Brazil before settling in Memphis, Tennessee teaching third grade until God called me to Texas to attend Dallas Theological Seminary pursuing a Master’s in Christian Education. I love sharing the love of Jesus with families in Vickery Meadow.