Ernie joined the Hamilton Heights faculty in 2014. He earned his Bachelor of Theology degree from the Christian Life School of Theology and worked on Music Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ernie was the Worship Pastor at City Church for almost 30 years. He is currently the Care Ministries Pastor at City Church, where he has been serving in that role for the last 12 years. Ernie currently teaches Music History and Appreciation at Hamilton Heights.