Tom serves as the Contemporary Worship and Director of Youth Ministries at Ashland. He received his Bachelors of Music from Missouri Western State University in May of 2014. Tom has served in various ministry capacities over the past 10+ years, but found his calling in Youth and Worship ministries. “If you would have asked me 10 years ago where I thought I would be, and what exactly I would be doing, I honestly probably couldn’t have given you an answer. But God called me, and here I am; and I couldn’t be more excited. Some of my best moments and memories came from my hometown youth group. It’s where I came to know Christ; where I made some of my best life long friends; and even where I found my love and passion for worship and music. My one, and biggest goal/aspiration is to create a youth group that’s capable of having these moments; a place where kids and teenagers can come without preconceptions, and truly experience what it means to be loved by God.” Tom is a super charismatic and easy going guy. In his spare time, Tom likes to hike, eat tacos, play the occasional video game, and spend time with his family.