He also is a certified growth coach and conference speaker noted for his passion for Relationship Renewal. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of naval service. He pursued his BA in Christian Ministry at Welch College in Nashville, TN and Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. He later went on to complete his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership and Coaching from Regent Seminary.