Robert accepted the position of Lead Pastor/Elder of Freshwater Church in July 2022. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Hannibal LaGrange University and a master's degree in Biblical Languages from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is currently enrolled in their doctoral program.
Robert is married to Hannah, a pediatrician. They have three children: Jaidyn, Toni, and Walker.
Robert believes that every church should have these three principles as its foundation:
1) be strong in the Word, 2) be involved in the community, and 3) be passionate about reaching the lost with the Gospel of Jesus.