13 years ago today
July 30, 2009
Thirteen years ago life changed forever. Our precious daughter was born. So today, I have spent much of the day reflecting. I often pray Jeremiah 1:4-8 (Jeremiah’s calling) for her that she would be sensitive to that which God has already set her apart to fulfill for His glory. Here are a few memories from [...]
Wednesday Worship
July 29, 2009
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 103… 1Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with [...]
Compassion for Every Generation
July 28, 2009
This past Sunday morning, we launched a new series at West Bradenton… The CHRIST-Centered Church. I know that sounds like an obvious title! The past seven months we have been working as a team to discern and articulate God’s mandate as well as those areas that matter most to our church. Sunday, I shared a [...]
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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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