As the esteemed director of film for Christian Innovations for Youth (CIY),MD takes on a multifaceted role, spearheading the creation and implementation of diverse film and video elements that serve as a vital component of the organization's overall programming. This encompasses not only the production of high-quality visual content for marketing purposes, but also the development of video materials that support administrative tasks, thereby ensuring seamless operations throughout the organization.
In his capacity as director of film, MD is deeply invested in the success of CIY's various initiatives, working tirelessly to ensure that every project effectively communicates the transformative message of Christ to students and inspires them to answer the call to become Kingdom workers. With his expertise and dedication, MD plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's visual identity and messaging, ultimately driving home the importance of faith-based service and leadership among young people.
Throughout the duration of his tenure with CIY, MD has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, producing a plethora of award-winning documentaries that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. Among his most notable works are the documentaries "Love Costs Everything" and "Becoming Sons & Daughters", which have received widespread critical acclaim and have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of students and adult leaders.
In addition to these documentaries, MD has also created an impressive array of individual video programming elements, numbering in the thousands, which have been viewed by a vast audience of students and adult leaders.
MD has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Documentary Film and Editing from the prestigious Columbia College, underscoring his remarkable aptitude and fervent enthusiasm for crafting captivating narratives through the medium of film.
As a dedicated and devoted member of College Heights Christian Church in Joplin, Missouri, MD and his family are deeply entrenched in their local community and church, actively participating in various endeavors and initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and purpose.
As a highly accomplished and dedicated professional, MD's remarkable work has a profoundly far-reaching and deeply significant influence on the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to respond with enthusiasm and devotion to the call of Christ, and to live out their faith in a multitude of meaningful and purposeful ways.
