Andy is an author, a pastor, and speaker who loves to shared the message of the cross. As God has proven the power of the cross in Andy's life, he looks to share that message with a world that is in need of hope, longing for redemption, desperate for life. Andy is the Senior Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and is represented by Cyle Young, Hartline Literary Agency.

Andy was born and raised in Liberty, North Carolina. After graduating from Southern Alamance High School, he attended the University of Mount Olive, where he played tennis. Andy is currently pursuing his Master's Degree at Liberty University. He is married to Crystal and has two beautiful daughters, Cheyenne and Autumn.

Andy is a Christian writer, his work having appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online for the past thirteen years. As an author, he wrote a Christian men's book "Under the Lights: Living Their Faith with Everyone Watching" in 2011. He is currently working on a Christmas devotional and a Christian fiction trilogy.