Education:

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Alabama

Master of Divinity, Samford University, Beeson School of Divinity

Family: Wife, Elizabeth Shelton; children, Sarah Elizabeth and Drew

What I love about First Baptist Church:  It’s people and commitment to missions

Hometown: Fayette, AL

Best childhood memories: Fishing with my grandfather every day after school.

Favorite Bible verse:  Psalm 32:8

Favorite book:  Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite movies: Goonies and Rudy

Favorite vacation spot: Orange Beach, AL

Habit I want to quit: I’ll have to get back to you on that. (Procrastination)

Hidden talent:  If I told you, it wouldn’t be hidden anymore.

Hobby:  Fishing, Hunting, Golf, Tennis

What music would you find on my IPOD or IPHONE: Lots of Chris Tomlin

Proudest moment: Birth of my children

Strangest thing I have done: Trying to rope a cow from a moving horse… Bad Idea!

Way to relax:  Evening rides on the pontoon boat with my family

Weirdest thing I’ve eaten: Rattlesnake (It didn’t taste like chicken!)

What I wanted to be when I grew up: Chemical Engineer