When I was three years old, my teacher sent me home from preschool with a note to my parents. It read, “Today, Daniel said, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to be a preacher.’”

By the Lord’s grace, I completed the XL internship in 2024, and my home church graciously brought me on as an Executive Associate Pastor and elder. The training I received at Reformed Baptist Seminary has been especially valuable in preparing me for this role.

I grew up in the Pentecostal world and attended an Assemblies of God university, receiving my undergraduate degree in Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies.

My whole adult life I have craved a deeper understanding of the Scriptures and knew that through knowledge of the Word, I would grow closer with Jesus. However, with work, family and church responsibilities, I did not think I would have the opportunity.

My brief journey at RBS has been an extreme delight. I really love and appreciate the formats, structure, and mode of operation that the seminary has adopted.

We are never too old to learn new things, and I have found my spiritual life and ministry enriched by my theological studies. I found my seminary experience inspiring as my professors and guest lecturers challenged me to dig deeper into the rich treasures of God's Word.