A native of the U.S., he serves as co-pastor of the Chiesa Evangelica Breccia di Roma and as Communications Director for the Reformanda Initiative. Clay earned his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Theological Studies (emphasis in Preaching and Pastoral Ministries) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Theology (MTh) in Scripture and Theology from Union School of Theology (Bridgend/Rome campus). He also serves as the field leader for WorldVenture in Italy. Clay is married and the father of four children.