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I'm a skilled writer, editor, and content strategist with 10+ years of working experience. I've written and edited full books, magazine and web articles, and other content forms. In my time as the Director of Publishing for Cru, our team has released 30 products and I've served as the lead editor on 5. I love making complex ideas simple and communicating the message of Jesus in clear, relevant, and understandable ways.
I'm also a quick learner able to contribute technical writing, marketing and email copy, creative nonfiction, and strategic business content. I write fiction, mostly short stories, and have operated sportswriting sites as personal hobbies through the years. My current sports project is www.ellomenobrackets.com.
I co-wrote this book with a friend and colleague, casting vision for young people be part of the generation that completes Jesus' Great Commission to "go and make disciples of all nations." Over 20,000 copies sold.
The amazing true story of how Cru helped Gonzaga reach the National Championship game. Written as part of a travel assignment covering the ministry of Athletes in Action at NCAA Final Four.
A personal reflection on race, diversity, personal history, and the challenge of pursuing unity and healing within the body of Christ, written after a week at a cultural learning intensive. I also contributed 3 of the art pieces used as illustration.
The amazing story of an 18-year long collaboration of mission leaders that has enabled millions around the world to hear the gospel for the first time, reducing the number of "unengaged, unreached people groups" (UUPG's) to near zero. A South Asian witch doctor and millions of others have encountered Christ for the first time through an 18-year-long collaboration of Christian leaders.
An exploration of the maddest teams and tournaments in NCAA men's basketball tournament history, as determined by my personally-developed "madness factor."
University of California, Berkeley, basketball player Kareem South's perseverance through a difficult game and challenging circumstances off the court reveals how connection to Christ and community are vital for all of life's victories and defeats.
A few years ago I wrote a blog featuring letters to my deceased father as a way of processing grief. Cru, the ministry I serve with, decided to publish one of the posts on their site to offer a more personal and honest reflection on enduring hardship.
I served as lead editor for this publication addressing 8 of the most common questions related to spirituality asked by members of Gen Z. About 30% of the content is my original writing, edited together with content from 11 previously-published web articles.
This article started as an idea I pitched, then I served as the editor for a younger writer assigned to do the writing. I offered developmental as well as line editing.
Produced during my time serving as Cru's Director of Publishing, this questionnaire inspired by a passage in the book of Isaiah gives urban-focused churches and social organizations a way to connect to the hearts and needs of those in their cities. I helped in the conceptual design and edited the written content. Staff members in Cru's US Church Movements ministry use the tool widely and share it with partner churches and ministries.