Reflection vs Perfection in Marriage
January 25, 2010
This past weekend, I had the privilege of performing a wedding ceremony of two former students who were a part of our college family (FOCUS) at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. For the record, I am PRO-marriage. Seriously! Several months ago, I shared a message with our church family rooted in 1 John [...]
Wednesday Worship
September 2, 2009
Today I had the privilege of celebrating the Lord’s Supper with one of our couples who cannot make it to church regularly. They have been married 65 years. Today another one of our pastors and his wife are celebrating 20 years of marriage. So today I am reflecting upon the partnership of marriage and how [...]
It is my privilege…
August 1, 2009
Today I had the honor of performing the wedding of a couple who were a part of the university ministry at Hyde Park Baptist Church while we served there. There is a simple but honest phrase I often share at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony… I shared it today. Ladies and gentlemen, it is [...]
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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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