Speaking
My formal disciplines are music, philosophy, and theology. I am currently pursuing biblical studies at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
In addition to my work as a singer, I serve as an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, and I’ve taught at Olivet Nazarene University.
Since 2014, I’ve been advocating for web ethics in the open source community.
I’m also an expert in parliamentary procedure, specializing in not-for-profit administration. I believe in having meetings that empower organizations to fulfill their mission.
Here’s a sample of presentations I’ve given at universities, conferences, houses of worship, and Meetups.
I’m available to preach or to speak on any of these topics. Let’s keep the conversation going.
Arranged by date
2021. “Believing in Love: Intellectual Humility and Well-Being.” Presentation, Craighton T. and Linda G. Hippenhammer Faculty Scholarship, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, April 15.
2019. “Leveraging the ‘J’ in Jamstack.” Presentation, Chicago JavaScript MeetUp Group, Cars.com, Chicago, IL, August 20. https:
2019. “Templating without a Templating Language.” Presentation, Jamstack Chicago MeetUp, 8th Light, Inc., Chicago, IL, July 5. https:
2019. “Nonprofit Fundraising and Financial Reporting.” Lecture, Jeff Williamson, Olivet Nazarene University McGraw School of Business, Bourbonnais, IL, February 20.
2019. “Receiving the Kingdom.” Sermon, USA/Canada Festival of Young Nazarene Preachers at M19 Conference, M19 Conference, Kansas City, MO, March 12.
2018. “Urban/Rural Sociology.” Lecture, Charles L. Perabeau, Olivet Nazarene University Department of Behavioral Sciences, Bourbonnais, IL, October 22.
2018. “Parliamentary Procedure and Pizza.” Workshop, Law and Politics Society, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, November 15.
2016. “John Wesley 101: An Informal, No-Prior-Knowledge-Required Introduction to the Theologian and Founder of Methodism.” Lecture, Disciples Divinity House 101 Series, University of Chicago Divinity School, Chicago, IL, March 2.
2015. “Master class with Fourth Coast Ensemble.” Master class, Olivet Nazarene University School of Music, Bourbonnais, IL, April 7.