This is a powerful song performed by Natalie Grant that always leads me to worship God for His precious gift of Jesus. Rejoice!  Messiah has come!

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Beginning this week, as a part of Wednesday Worship I’ll be sharing three of my favorite songs of worship centered around Christ’s birth.  Messiah has come! How about you?  What is one of your favorite Christmas songs of worship?

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This weekend we begin the celebration of Advent at West Bradenton Baptist Church.  This Advent season we are exploring Luke 1-2 and the beautiful Song of Heaven as it is revealed through Gabriel, Mary, Zechariah, and the angels.  We have created a few resources to encourage families in their celebration of Advent in their homes.  [...]

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Allen James (close × )

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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