High Seas Expedition Setting Sail
June 18, 2010
Attention Parents in Manatee & Sarasota County! We invite your Pre-k thru 5th graders to join us for a High Seas Expedition this summer at Vacation Bible School this summer. We set sail at West Bradenton Baptist Church Monday, June 21st @ 9am-12:15pm. To pre-register or for more information click here.
Orange Update 1.0
April 28, 2010
Some of our staff are attending The Orange Conference this week as we seek to more effectively minister to families throughout Bradenton and beyond. Here are few quotes and thoughts from tonight’s opening session: Many stop leading ministry out of imagination and start doing it from memory. – Mark Batterson A leader disrupts routine. – [...]
Thank You!
November 25, 2009
Several years ago, my wife initiated the tradition in our home of a thankful tree every Thanksgiving. We take a moment and simply write down people, events, etc. for which we are thankful. Typically on Wednesday I post a Wednesday Worship video. Today, I simply wanted to share 17 (my favorite #) Things I am [...]
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I am blessed to serve as Pastor of the West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida, since June ’08. Prior to this role, I served as Pastor to University Students (5 years) and as Pastor to Students (12 years).
I grew up in Bartlett, Tennessee, just outside of Memphis, TN. The Lord moved powerfully in my life as a freshmen in college regarding an unyielding commitment to Jesus Christ. I have never regretted that decision! I graduated from Memphis State University with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Sociology. I received my Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. I am currently praying about beginning my doctoral studies in expository preaching.
My Family
My wife, Nova, and I have been married since June ’93 and we have one daughter, a pug named Lulu, and a border collie/lab mix named Tootsie.
In My Sparetime
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, golf, reading, home renovations, and cleaning the pool.
Random Facts
Favorite College Team: Texas Longhorns
Favorite Book of the Bible: Old Testament – Jonah; New Testament – John
Favorite Movie: Bourne Series
What I Enjoy Most About Ministry: I love seeing God completely transform a life and having the opportunity to be a small part of that process.
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