Early retirement [in June, 2018] from parish ministry in the United Methodist Church has allowed me to direct my energies most fully on my core passion in ministry, spiritual formation. "Zoe-Life Explorations" (at www.zoe-life.net) is the name that I and my wife of 35 years, Kathy, have given to a series of program offerings designed to facilitate experiences in and conversations about spiritual formation in the lives of individuals and faith communities.

A 1983 graduate of Texas A&M University, I attended Perkins School of Theology -- receiving an M.Div. (in 1987) and a D.Min. (in 1992). In 2018, I completed all coursework (at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary) pursuant to a Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.