What’s your emergency?
December 23, 2009
R
ecently I met a new friend who has begun attending our church. She is a 9-1-1 emergency operator. When I discovered her occupation, I had to ask… “What’s the dumbest 9-1-1 call you have received?” Sometimes there are events that take place in our lives which seem like emergencies at the moment (or maybe not) but don’t really warrant a 9-1-1 call. Maybe you’ve heard about this woman (read more here) who called 9-1-1 because her husband would not eat his supper!
The reality is, there are some who are facing real-life emergencies relationally, emotionally, physically, maybe even spiritually. If you’re facing an emergency, I’d love to encourage you and pray for you!
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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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