Sunday Night Thoughts
July 18, 2010
Just a few thoughts I’ve been pondering the past few days and continue to do so… – God is a creative Creator (see pic below) – thankful for a ministry staff who loves Jesus with all their heart! – appreciative of a church family who allows me to be refreshed – amazed by VBS – [...]
Praying God’s Word
March 4, 2010
I have received several emails the past few days essentially asking: “Should my daily time in God’s Word guide my prayer life?” That is a great question! My response is simply, YES! Unfortunately many Christians have fallen into a philosophy where prayer has been reduced to an activity rather than a lifestyle. Here are a [...]
Timeout
November 6, 2009
A few weeks ago, I realized that I needed a timeout. No… I wasn’t in trouble nor was I attempting to escape any responsibility. I simply began to notice signs of burn-out in my life and ministry. God graciously provided a tremendous place of solitude thanks to one of our church families. I must say [...]
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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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