Weekend Reflections
September 6, 2010
It was a powerful weekend of God working the lives of people. What a picture to see a family (Dad, Mom, and now daughter) who have all trusted Christ and experienced His transforming grace since June! I love our church family! It was a joy to meet so many new friends in our weekend services. [...]
New Series: Blindspots this weekend!
July 27, 2010
This weekend, July 31st-August 1st, we begin a new message series, Blindspots. A “blind spot” can be defined as an area about which one is uniformed, prejudiced or unappreciative. Most often times we think of blind spots while driving as another car enters an area behind us out of view. This 3-part series will explore [...]
A Changed Church
April 19, 2010
This year I am preaching through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) in our weekend services. This past weekend we began our new series, Behind Closed Doors, exploring Matthew 6:1-4. In this passage Jesus addresses this issue of hypocrisy in giving to the needy and the motivation of our hearts should be pleasing the [...]
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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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