Education –  Graduate of Washington High School in Texarkana, Arkansas; Graduate of Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion and Philosophy; to further his education, he attended Perkins Theological Seminary and SMU.    Leadership – In 1972 while attending Bishop College, he was called to Pastor, Hickory Baptist Church, in Nash, Texas. In 1976, he was called to Pastor, Zion Travel Baptist Church, in Clarksville, Texas. In 1977, he was called to Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, in Tucson, Arizona. In November 1990, he was called to Pastor, Second Birth Church, in Riverside, California, where he currently serves as the Senior Pastor.     Journey – God has blessed our pastor to produce many preachers/teachers, pastors and evangelists under his pastoral leadership. Pastor is a friend and mentors many preachers/pastors across the country.  He has been blessed to travel the country for leadership, stewardship and evangelistic services. One of the greatest experiences in pastor’s life is when he travel to Kenya, Africa, and ministered to his brother and sisters. In October 2016, Pastor and Lady T, traveled on a Mission Trip Hosted by Pastor Yesupadam Inty and the Calvary Baptist Church of Akividu, India. The experience from this mission trip has caused a life changing experience for our Pastoral family. Under pastor’s leadership, SBC is actively supporting Calvary Church of Akividu, India in feeding and clothing the poor families in many villages as they evangelist spreading the good news of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition, Pastor has had the privilege to preach the gospel in many states in the USA, and in other countries, including Holland, Africa, London, South America, India, and the Bahamas.   TBN – Pastor has been ministering the gospel on the Trinity Broadcast Network yearly. He is privileged to have an open invitation with the TBN family.    Civic – Pastor has participated in numerous civic and community activities during the course of his ministry. He has represented the voice of Christian conscious in each community in which he has served. He has visibly established himself in Riverside by affiliating with the local, civic, schools and community organizations. He has built a relationship with local officials which include the mayor and city council. His enthusiasm and charismatic personality bring joy to the Second Birth Church family and those who cross his path.