Sam grew up in Uniontown, Ohio. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2019 with a BA in Pastoral Studies with an Interdisciplinary in Family Ministries. After graduating from Moody, he served as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at a local church. Now, Sam is attending Reformed Theological Seminary and pursuing a Master of Divinity.
Sam met his wife (Tori) while they were both attending school in Chicago. She is a missionary kid and grew up in Southeast Asia and Costa Rica. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies while working as a receptionist at Reformed Theological Seminary. She loves reading, the outdoors, and meeting new people! They got married in January of 2020.
Sam enjoys reading, writing, and exploring new areas with friends. Sam’s favorite types of food are Chinese and sushi. He is looking forward to finding the hidden gems in the Jackson area! Prior to serving in vocational ministry, Sam and his wife Tori both worked as campus security workers at their college in Chicago.
Sam’s favorite thing about working at POPC has been meeting the students and hearing about how God is working in and through their lives. He is excited to partner alongside families as they pursue Christ together. He also loves to teach!
