“Anonymous” Letters
September 3, 2010
Have you ever received an anonymous letter? The one that has no return address. The one that is typed so know one would be able to perform the most recent handwriting identification techniques. The one that has no signature. Have you received one of these? Often times we read in newspapers where someone has sent [...]
an observation as an outsider
August 28, 2010
Have you ever been in an environment and realize you are not on the inside? It can happen in the office, in a group, even in a church. Well, this week it happened to me. In many ways it was comical. In many ways it was saddening. No, I didn’t get upset or demand someone [...]
Questions or Statements
July 26, 2010
For the past several months, God has been refining me in the area of humility… not as a character quality I am seeking to include but rather humility as a way of life. In his book, Humility: True Greatness, C.J. Mahaney (read my review) makes an excellent point. A classic Peanuts cartoon opens with Linus [...]
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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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