Guestpost: We Are All Called by Brett Shankle
July 22, 2010
For the past year I wanted to take a short-term mission trip out of the country. I have taken a couple mission trips here in the United States but had never been out of the country. Some of the college students and I talked about it and tried to plan a couple but it just [...]
Guestpost: I Want to Go Back by Jim Moss
July 15, 2010
This was the second short-term mission trip, the first being Puerto Rico. Negative experiences- none whatsoever. There were, however, multiple positive experiences; memories which give me a forever-remembered smile. Knowing the Lord has blessed the time we spent in witnessing and deeds (yes, faith and works go together). First, just a complete change of culture was a breath of [...]
Guestpost: Never Underestimate
July 13, 2010
My recent trip to Trinidad, Uruguay, was the experience of a lifetime! Being my first time out of the country on a mission trip, my eyes were really opened to how big the world is and the need that is in it. Uruguay is a pretty well-developed country, but it still made me realize how [...]
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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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