The persuasive writing I learned as a copywriter helped me attract and actively engage people within the church congregations I served. And the experience in building church community groups led me to write two ministry resource books for church staff—Elements of Internal Church Marketing and How To Build A Church Intramural Sports League. Both offer practical ideas and strategies staff members can use to engage people and build community in their church.

After earning an undergraduate degree in Law Enforcement and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, God led me towards church ministry. So I attended and graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas with a Masters in Religious Education and concentration in church recreation. And I served on staff at several churches as a pastor in Adult Ministry for over 28 years. During those ministry years I formed a variety of groups, built church intramural sports leagues, and organized events to create and support church community.

However, during a 12-year gap between church positions, I became a professional freelance copywriter representing Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and marketing & communication firms. And since some church positions going forward were part-time, I continued working as a professional writer alongside of church ministry for over 20 years.