Robert is passionate about relationships. He is energized by doing life together with the body of Christ. One of these expressions of his calling is encouraging and pastoring pastors. He also thrives as a connector for churches to be on mission together! He has over 33 years of ministry experience serving in the local church and denominational work. Robert has served in Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. He has a passion to see people begin to follow Jesus and learn how to help others do the same!
He received his Doctorate of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi College. He teaches disciple-making for the Samford University Ministry Training Institute. He speaks on being a disciple that makes disciples whenever he has a chance. He is the author of the Write It Down devotional series on journaling as a spiritual discipline.
Robert has been blessed with a beautiful wife, Pam, and two adult sons, Hudson (Kathryn) and Nick (Hanna). He loves hanging out with his family, hunting, music, and good coffee with good friends!