I am a 40 year old Pastor. I became a follower of Jesus Christ, a disciple, a Christian, at the age of 28. My father is a wonderful man, but I was not raised in a spiritual home. My grandfather is a wonderful man, but my father was not raised in a spiritual home, either. What I mean by spiritual home is one where the father actively and intentionally leads in the spiritual growth of the family. I am learning how to do this at the same time I am learning how to be a Pastor. The two jobs are similar, and both are very important. But, my first ministry is to my family. Continue reading »

I have the great privilege to serve as Moderator of the Hephzibah Baptist Association in Georgia. I included the following in my report given to the Executive Committee on July 9, 2009.  For more information go to http://hbakbamissions.org Continue reading »

In my Bible reading plan I read Joshua 9 today. This chapter contains the interesting story of Joshua and the leaders of Israel being deceived by the Gibeonites in Canaan.  The chapter begins with the awareness that the kings of  6 Canaanite nations were banding together to make war against Israel.  However, a seventh nation, the Gibeonites, avoided the direct war approach and opted for a more deceptive approach.  They would play the “poor pitiful me” hand and beg for a treaty. Continue reading »