EDUCATION:
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009.
Doctoral Dissertation: “From Text to Art and Back Again: Verifying A. Weyl Carr’s Manuscript Grouping Through Textual Analysis” (Chair: Dr. William Warren Jr.).
M.A.T, Northwestern State University, 2018.
Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004.
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002.
B.A., LA College, 1998.
EXPERIENCE:
Academic
Adjunct Online Instructor, Le Tourneau University, Longview, TX, 2016-present. (Biblical Literature, Life and Teachings of Jesus, Romans)
Social Studies Teacher, Franklin Senior High School, Franklin, LA, 2016-2021. (World History and Civics)
Contract Instructor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2008. (Old Testament Introduction and Parables of Jesus)
Contract Instructor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2004.
Teaching Assistant to Dr. William Warren, Jr., Professor of New Testament and Greek, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2003-4.
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Chuck Quarles, Professor of New Testament and Greek, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2002.
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Archie England, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2001.
Visiting Instructor, Karamay Television University: Summer English Program, Karamay, China, 1997.
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Carlton Winbery, Chairman of Religion Department, LA College, Pineville, LA, 1996.
Research
Design and Create, Artistic Features Database: Greek New Testament Manuscripts, inspection-1000, H. Milton Haggard Center for New Testament Textual Studies, New Orleans, LA 2016-2018
Consultant for Research and Programs, New Testament Textual Studies Foundation, New Orleans, LA, 2009-present.
Additional Studies and Research, Institute of New Testament Textual Research, Munster, Germany, January 2008.
Research Assistant, H. Milton Haggard Center for New Testament Textual Studies, New Orleans, LA 2000-7.
Research and Design for H. Milton Haggard Center for New Testament Textual Studies Apparatus, Center for New Testament Textual Studies, 2003-4.
Professional Development
Byzantine Illuminated Manuscripts, Rare Book School of California, 2014
Honors and Awards
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, H. Milton Haggard Center for New Testament Textual Studies, New Orleans, LA, 2016-2018.
Guest Scholar, Manuscript Reading Room, Lenin Library, Moscow, Russia, 2013.
Guest Scholar, State Historical Museum, Moscow, Russia, 2013.
New Testament Textual Studies Foundation Grant, 2012.
Bridwell Fellowship, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 2009.
Guest Scholar, Institut für Neutestamentliche Textforschung (INTF), Münster, Germany, 2008.
Center for New Testament Textual Studies Fellowship, 2000-7.
Recipient of the Zondervan Greek Award, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002.
Professional Societies and Memberships
Society of Biblical Literature, 2001-present.
Evangelical Theological Society, 2003-5.
The Byzantine Studies Association of North America, 2008-present.
Society for the Arts in Religious and Theological Studies, 2011-2015.
PUBLICATIONS:
Digital Modules
CNTTS Critical Apparatus module in Accordance 10 and BibleWorks 9.
“The Four Gospels: Manuscript 251, 697, 706, 791, 1192, 1365, and 1375,” 2016.
“The Four Gospels: Manuscripts 1005 and 2374,” 2011.
“Epistle of Romans: Manuscripts P46, P49, P92, P99, 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 010, 012, 015, 016, 020, 025, 044, 045, 049, 056, 075, 0122, 1, 33, 69, 81, 131, 181, 205, 209, 218, 263, 424, 927, 945, 999, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1315, 1319, 1424, 1505, 1563, 1573, 1646, 1731, 1735, 1739, 1874, 1881, 2051, 2374, 2495, and TR,” 2006.
“Epistle of First Peter: Manuscripts 01, 03, 04, 049, 1, 33, 69, 218, 489, 927, 945, 999, 1241, 1243, 1244, 1251, 1315, 1319, 1448, 1505, 1563, 1646, 1735, 1739, 1751, 1874, 2191, 2374, 2494, and 2495,” 2005.
“Epistle of James: Manuscripts P20, P23, P74, P100, 01, 02, 03, 044, 33, 69, 218, 489, 927, 945, 999, 1241, 1243, 1244, 1251, 1315, 1319, 1448, 1505, 1563, 1573, 1646, 1735, 1739, 1751, 1874, 2191, 2358, 2374, 2494, and 2495,”
Essays
“Scribal Re-imaging: Hebrews 12:18-29 in Manuscript Claromontanus.” Matter Anthology: Creative Theology(Shechem Press, Tyler: 2010).
Presentations
“Updating a Codex: The Addition of Artistic Features in Vaticanus (B 03),” Presented July 2019 at International Society of Biblical Literature in Rome, Italy.
“Secondary Illuminations: Reader as Illustrator of the Text,” Presented Oct. 2018 at Byzantine Studies Conference in San Antonio, TX.
“Nearly Twins: An Analysis of the Relationship between London, British Library, Additional MS 37002 and Lenin Library F. 181, Gr. 11.” Presented Oct. 2015 at Byzantine Studies Conference in New York City, NY.
“Momentary Avatars: the Rhetoric of Time in the Book of Hebrews.” Presented March 2015 at Southwest Commission of Religious Studies Regional Meeting in Irving, TX.
“Between Lection and ‘The Ears to Hear’: Altering Public Readings in Byzantine Lectionary Manuscripts.” Presented Oct. 2011 at Byzantine Studies Conference in Chicago, IL.
“Group 22: Family 1 Descendants?” Presented March 2011 at Southwest Commission of Religious Studies Regional Meeting in Irving, TX.
“Refining Carr’s Late Subgroup: Textual Relationships Among the Manuscripts and Their Potential Provincial Status.” Presented Oct. 2010 at Byzantine Studies Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
“St. Patrick, Jesus, and the Beatles: Salt on the Way to Pepperland,” presented at Converge, The Woods Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, March 2010.
“Scribal Re-imaging: Hebrews 12:18-29 in Manuscript Claromontanus.” Presented September 2008 at Matter Conference in Austin, TX.
“The Triumphal Entry: An Ancient Mari Gras,” presented at Converge, The Woods Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, March 2008.
“Worship Through Art in the History of the Church” and “Shechem: Gathering Together Our Worship,” Arts and Worship Retreat, Shechem Ministries, Marshall, TX, February 2005.
Art Exhibits
“Spectrum of Grace,” 12-100 Coffee and Communitas, Anchorage, AK, 2014.
“Ancestral Dance,” River Oaks Art Center, Alexandria, LA. 2014.
“Prevenient Paper Dolls,” Louisiana College, Pineville, LA. 2013.
“Text and Transformation,” Bolton Gallery, Emmanuel, Alexandria, LA. 2013.
“Fresh Faces 2,” A&E Gallery, New Iberia, LA. 2013.
“Stampede,” in Elephant Walk Art Auction, Bayou Teche Republican Women’s Club, New Iberia, LA. 2012.
ECUMENICAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Ministerial
Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Crowley, LA, July 2021-present.
Pastor, Faith Community United Methodist Church, Broussard, LA, 2019-2021.
Assistant to the Pastor, First United Methodist Church, New Iberia, LA, 2016-2018.
Director of Youth Ministries, First United Methodist Church, New Iberia, LA, 2008-present.
Chaplain, Marketplace Ministries, Lafayette, LA, 2005-12.
Pastor, Erath Baptist Church, Erath, LA, 2006-8.
Pastoral Assistant, Faith Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 2003-4.
Special Presentations
Guest Speaker, District Charge Conference, Acadiana District, First United Methodist Church, Lafayette LA. October 2019.
“St. Patrick, Jesus, and the Beatles: Salt on the Way to Pepperland,” presented at Converge, The Woods Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, March 2010.
“The Triumphal Entry: An Ancient Mari Gras,” presented at Converge, The Woods Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, March 2008.
“Worship Through Art in the History of the Church” and “Shechem: Gathering Together Our Worship,” Arts and Worship Retreat, Shechem Ministries, Marshall, TX, February 2005.
“Discipleship, Personal Devotion, and Leadership” Leadership Retreat, Highland Baptist Church, New Iberia, LA, April 2005.