Director of Online Learning
Larry holds a B.S. in Naval Engineering and Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Larry also holds a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University with a thesis emphasis on integrating biblical stewardship into the business operations of churches, ministries, and other not-for-profit organizations. His professional experiences include a broad background in secondary and university teaching, service both as a Naval officer and as a civilian with the Department of Naval Reactors, and multiple finance-related leadership roles in other Christian universities.
From Larry:
I have been privileged to interact with hundreds of students over the years – from high schoolers to adult learners – and I constantly find joy in making personal connections with students and in trying to make the course material (whether Old Testament history, physics, mathematics, or economics) both relevant to students, and relevant within our contemporary society. Every subject area provides unique opportunities to relate students to the beauty, order, and structure that God designed into the universe. Psalm 19:1 proclaims “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” I believe that his Creation bears witness to his power and goodness, often in ways we may not notice in our everyday lives.
My wife Renee (also an educator) and I live on Lake Hartwell with our youngest daughter, and we have three other adult children, their spouses, and three grandchildren currently in Tennessee and Washington, DC. With Renee and me both being from Franklin County, and both having been students at Emmanuel (Renee as an undergrad, me as an adult learner), we’re glad to have been led home – home to Franklin County, and home to Emmanuel.
Romans 12:12 – “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
