Who is the Mad Cleric?

I’m Jason—a husband, dad, Presbyterian pastor… and a Dungeon Master.

For some people, that combination feels strange.
But if you know me, it makes sense.

I’ve always loved games: board, card, and video games. But TTRPGs was a late addition, when I discovered Dungeons & Dragons (4e) in 2011. In time, I would become a TTRPG enthusiast, particularly enjoying…

  • Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1e)
  • Star Wars RPG (Fantasy Flight Games)
  • Dungeons & Dragons (5e)
  • Various OSR systems, especially Shadowdark, Cairn, and Pirate Borg

While, these days I consider myself something of an OSR-head, due to about eight years of running AD&D (1e), I enjoy games of all kind. Play the game you like!


What I Do Here

Primarily for the sake of Game Masters, I write…

  • RPG & Adventure Reviews – to help you pick great games to run
  • RPG Theory – to help you grow as a Game Master
  • GM Advice – to help you learn from my mistakes (and occasional successes)

If you’re interested in my pastoral/theological work, you’d be better suited to visit the website of the church that I serve.


A Little More About Me

I live in the greater New Orleans area with my wife and three children. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Communication Studies from Samford University and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I have been the pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church (Covington, LA) for fifteen years.

You can check out the RPG adventures that I have written on my Itch.io page.

Beside RPGs, I also regularly enjoy making music and playing card games, like Marvel Champions and Earthborne Rangers.