WHO IS THIS GUY?

The Basics:
Husband of 20+ Years to Erin Oliver
Father to Anna Catherine and Joseph
Methodist Full-Time Ministry for 22 Years
Louisiana Tech University (1997 - B.S. - Accounting)
Asbury Theological Seminary (2002 - Master of Divinity)
Dakota Wesleyan University (2022 - MBA | Non-Profit Management)

Beyond the Basics:
PHOTOGRAPHY:
In 2014, my wife told me to get a hobby or I’d have a heart attack, so I bought my first DSLR (Nikon D5300) and away I went. Five years and two kids later, it is not quite an obsession, but definitely an outlet. Most of my photography relates to my family and friends, but I’m working on expanding my repertoire.

WRITING:
At the urging of a good friend and mentor, I started writing weekly emails to my congregations when I moved to Pharr Chapel UMC (Morgan City, LA) in 2006. Other than the occasional break for sanity, unexpected circumstances, or the arrival of a child five weeks early, I’ve tried to write at least twice a month. Part of the motivation for establishing this site is to have one place to put it all together. I’ve taken a season away from writing and am looking forward to resuming this practice when the time is right.

COACHING:
I am a Kolbe™ Certified Consultant (www.kolbe.com) and a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro (fullfocus.co). I can help individuals and teams find clarity and cohesion through these tools.

TEACHING:
Starting with the Fall 2023 semester, I am an adjunct faculty member for Dakota Wesleyan University.

OTHER INTERESTS:
Reading (History, Politics, Economics, Autobiographies)
Politics (Yes, I am a junkie. No, I’m not going there online.)
The Wall Street Journal (Most every day)
Pittsburgh Steelers (and anyone playing the Patriots)
Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL hockey is the best sport on earth)
SEC Football
Travel

About Me

WHO IS THIS GUY?

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