Football & Faith
September 2, 2010
I am ready for some college football! My Longhorn gear is ironed and ready for the weekend. Literally millions of dollars will be spent this Fall on game tickets, travel, hotels, etc. as with any college football season. So what does football have to do with faith? Simple thought really. Less than 5 months from [...]
Lessons in Priorities – Compliments of the U.S. House
December 10, 2009
During the month of December, we have several of our church family teaching/preaching during our Wednesday Evening Midweek Prayer & Worship Gathering. Last evening, my friend Shane challenged us from God’s Word on the topic of wasting time. I have discovered that when I am overwhelmed or even at times when I am uncertain as [...]
An Evening at the Softball Fields
October 6, 2009
Our family gathered tonight with hundreds of others (well, that’s a ministerial exaggeration) to encourage our women’s softball team. Although it was a valiant effort, our team came up a little short in the “run” category. Regardless, it was a great night. Here are a few observations: As with other sports, “softball” means different things [...]
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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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