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I'm a pastor, husband, father, and author. This is my ministry blog — writing on life, faith, family, and ministry, and following Jesus in the everyday.
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Leadership
Leadership Begins with a Healthy Soul
I've learned a lot about leading well since planting Jubilee City Church. But perhaps the most important lesson I've learned is this: leading well begins with a healthy soul.
Church & Ministry
7 Lessons I've Learned Planting a Church
Seven lessons God taught me while planting Jubilee City Church — on going with a team, guarding your time with Jesus, holding your plans loosely, and trusting that where God guides, God provides.
Discipleship
A Bold Witness
Preaching through the Book of Acts, one theme keeps surfacing: boldness. If Jesus commanded His followers to be His witnesses, why do so many of us struggle to speak about Him?
Devotionals
My Review of Rags to Rescued 365 Days Devotional
Rags to Rescued is a devotional written by my friend and fellow elder at Jubilee City Church, Corey Penrod — a reflection of his own walk with Christ and a powerful reminder of God's redeeming grace.
Christian Life
What John Crist Reminded Me About Joy
A night of laughter with comedian John Crist in Mobile became an unexpected reminder that joy isn't a distraction from life—it's part of God's provision for it.