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PERSONAL INFORMATION
I have spent 21 years of my life in school. Considering that I’m only 26, I can honestly say that I am a perpetual student. I love to read books that haven’t been assigned for school, try out new recipes and beat my husband at Canasta. I find working with students and young adults both challenging and rewarding, and I am passionate about educating and developing whole-hearted, inquisitive, and genuine children of God.
EDUCATION
| 2006-2008 | Beeson Divinity School at Samford University |
| Master of Divinity |
| 2004-2005 | George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University |
| Earned credit toward Master of Divinity |
| 2000-2004 | Mississippi State University |
| Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Religion |
EMPLOYMENT
| Present | Freelance Writer |
| Work has been published in multiple publications including ec, Mississippi Magazine, The Alabama Baptist, threadsmedia.com, Facts & Trends, The Baptist Press, Waco Today, Williamson A.M. and Franklin Review Appeal. |
| 2007, 2008 | Intern, Baptist Campus Ministries at the University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama |
| Developed and taught studies on the Pauline epistles and Isaiah to students. Built relationships with students and established the foundation for future mentoring opportunities. Assisted director in planning for the academic year. |
| 2004 | Youth Intern, First Baptist Church, Starkville, Mississippi |
| Responsibilities included working in a team environment to minister to middle and high school youth. Job functions also included leading Bible studies, small groups, and assisting in worship services. |
| 2003 | Communications Intern, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Worked closely with editors to develop story ideas and write articles to be distributed to the Baptist Press and state Baptist papers. Compiled media distribution lists and assisted in the production of LifeLines, the company’s internal newsletter, and Facts & Trends, a magazine distributed to pastors and ministry leaders nationwide. |
| 2002 | Editor in Chief, The Reflector, Starkville, Mississippi |
| Responsibilities included general maintenance of the student newspaper, managing section editors and other employees and making sure production of the paper ran smoothly. Developed and implemented policy for the newspaper and maintained economic stability. Before moving into EIC position, served as entertainment editor and copy editor. |
REFERENCES
| Rob Phillips | LifeWay Christian Resources director of communications | |
| 615.251.2798 | rob.phillips@lifeway.com | |
| David Sumner | University of North Alabama Baptist Campus Ministries director | |
| 256.764.5083 | dsumner@alsbom.org | |
| Robert Smith | Beeson Divinity School professor of preaching | |
| 205.726.2011 | rrsmith@samford.edu | |
