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5/11/2011

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I do college campus outreach with CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) as the Pastor of College and Young Adults at Jackson Friends Church.

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My Schools

  • Schools at which I do ministry:
  • Kent State University - Stark Campus
  • Stark State College
  • Malone University
  • Schools from which I've graduated:
  • University of Akron (Bachelor of Science, Business Administration)
  • Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Master of Divinity)
  • School at which I'm currently a student:
  • Fuller Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry)
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