Justin was born in Memphis and spent much of his life in Jackson, Tennessee. In 2003 Justin received his Bachelor’s degree from Lambuth University and in 2007 received the Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Justin is married to Katie, a native of Jackson, Mississippi. While attending Perkins, Justin worked at First United Methodist Church of Dallas, as Congregational Care Coordinator. He and Katie returned to the Memphis Annual Conference in 2006 when Justin was appointed as pastor of the Brownsville Circuit. In June of 2007, Justin was appointed as Associate Minister of Emmanuel and is excited about this new opportunity for ministry.