Doctor of Philosophy, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, May 2002
Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, May 1996
Bachelor of Science, Kennesaw State College, Kennesaw, GA, December 1992
Teaching Experience
Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2004-present)
Visiting Professor, Cuban Baptist Theological Seminary, Havana (Fall 2010)
Adjunct Professor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1999-2004)
Teaching Specializations
Mental Disorders and Treatment
Appraisal of Individuals
Chemical Dependency Treatment
Integration of Psychology, Theology and Spirituality
Structural Marriage and Family Therapy
Ministry Experience
Minister of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Northshore Church (SBC), Slidell, LA (January 2005-present )
Minister of Counseling/Director of Counseling Center, Williams Boulevard Baptist Church, Kenner, LA (May 1996-October 2004)
Youth Ministry Intern, Mableton First Baptist Church, Mableton, GA (1991-1992)
Publications
Journal Articles
“Socially Desirable Responding Among Seminary Students.” Interpretation, 10, Spring 2002, 2.
“Preliminary Findings on Socially Desirable Responding Among Seminary Students.” Interpretation, 11, Fall 2002, 2.
Professional Presentations
“Spiritual Integration.” Masters and Johnson’s Advanced Training Workshop, June 7-10, 2000, New Orleans, LA
“Being Uniquely Christian in a Secular Setting.” Meeting of American Association of Christian Counselors, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary chapter, September 17, 2003, New Orleans, LA
“Beyond Birth Order.” Meeting of Student Wives Fellowship of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, January 22, 2004, New Orleans, LA
“Conflict and Intimacy.” Community Marriage Seminar at New Life Baptist Church, May 8, 2004, New Orleans, LA
“Child Growth and Development.” Parent Training Seminar Series at Edgewater Baptist Church, October 12, 2004, New Orleans, LA
“Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: Viewing Problems Through a Relational Lens.” Spring 2005 meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Dallas, TX.
“Created to Relate.” Summer Tune-up Series at Northshore Church. August 3-24, 2005, Slidell, LA.
“Stress Management for Ministry Professionals.” Presentation to the staff of Olive Baptist Church, July 18, 2006, Pensacola, FL.
“Know When To Say ‘When:’ Maintaining Healthy Boundaries In Chemical Dependency Treatment.” Addictions: Problems and Solutions. Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling. Ouachita Baptist University, February 25, 2011, Arkadelphia, AR.
“Balancing Personal and Professional Priorities.” Caring for the Caregiver. Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling. Ouachita Baptist University, February 24, 2012, Arkadelphia, AR.
