Now that we are moving forward with having both of our services identical, our worship leaders are running into a little problem. They don't know which songs you all know or don't know! This is understandable. Each service has had its own category of songs it has sung for the past several years, and not … Continue reading Song Survey
Lake Hills and everyone else who has invested in me and given me opportunities to serve the Lord: thank you. I'm overwhelmed and my spirit is brimming with joy in the reality that I get to do this. I get to pastor you. I get to preach God's Word. I get to serve an amazing … Continue reading I Love This
This short update is for any interested, but is primarily intended for those of you from Lake Hills. Although our last Sunday at Central Oaks was April 23, the girls had a week left of school and therapy. It was an emotional time for many who have poured into our girls, especially the several therapists … Continue reading Lake Hills, We’ll Be There Soon
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change" (James 1:17). Today, for my last blog as pastor of Central Oaks, I want to reflect on some of the good gifts God has given us. King Jesus is … Continue reading Good Gifts: Final Reflections From Our Time in Michigan and With FWB People
Well, church family, today I received an email from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary that I have been accepted into their Doctorate of Educational Ministry program. Lord willing, I will begin studies in January. Southern Seminary is one of, if not the largest evangelical seminary in America, if not the world. It’s where I received … Continue reading An Exciting, Humbling Opportunity
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