I am a 40-year-old husband, father of 5, and pastor of an incredible group of believers. I tend to be somewhat eccentric, but am fully focused on following Jesus and being transformed by Him. My passions and/or hobbies are computers, hunting, fishing, reading, and hanging out with my wife of 19 years, Becky. I hold an Associate of Divinity Degree from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee. In April 2010 I began the academic journey to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.

I am a cancer survivor and have recorded some musings about my journey through cancer treatments. Click on the link for the category 'Personal Cancer Journey' to read my cancer journal.  

On my birthday in 2009 I delivered a message at my parents' church in Northeast Tennessee, Boone Trail Baptist Church, and shared how my experience with cancer has changed my life. Click on this link to view a video of this message. It begins with my nephew playing and singing a song that describes my attitude toward the entire cancer ordeal.

Birthday: July 19, 1970

Wedding Anniversary: May 18, 1991

Books currently on my desk: The Spy by Clive Cussler; The Apostle by Brad Thor; Voices of the Faithful, book 2 (missions devotional) compiled by Kim P. Davis, and 2 bibles (NKJV and HCSB).

Books currently on my bedside table: Turkey Hunting magazine and a Cheaper Than Dirt shooting accesories catalog.

Becky and I celebrating my 40th birthday with friends.

Becky and I in our home, Christmas 2009

The Stover family in our home, Christmas 2009

 Me relaxing in a deer hunting blind

Kristen and I goofing off!