Aug 24, 2011
Thank You’s, Part 4
Day #4: Ryan and Ladina Dougherty: If you were to rate your friends on a scale of 1 to 10, with a “10″ being the closest, Ryan and Ladina are definitely at a “10.” They are always there for us when we need them and are a joy to be around- they’re really more family than they are friends. One of the greatest things about Ryan and Ladina is that they “get” my wife... read more
Aug 24, 2011
Thank You’s, Part 3
Day #3: David and Sonja Bates: David and Sonja have been coming to our church for over a year and a half. When I first met them, they were uninterested in attending church, and had a custody issue with their baby girl. Over some time, the people of our church really stepped it up in ministering to them and reaching out to them. After a short time, David and Sonja started attending Fellowship Church, and... read more
Aug 23, 2011
Thank You’s, Part 2
Day #2: Chris Simpson: Chris Simpson has been coming to our church for about a year and a half with his wife Jeanette and his son Cameron. Chris always has a smile on his face and is always ready to serve. Chris is a “little” older than me, and much more mature, but he insists on holding doors open for me, taking trash out of my hands as I am trying to put it out, etc… To be honest,... read more
Aug 22, 2011
Thank You’s, Part 1
I have some AWESOME leaders and volunteers serving with me at Fellowship Church! I want to spend this week pointing out some people that I’m thankful for, certain individuals that if I had an entire church full of, the entire city would be reached with the Gospel. Now inevitably I will forget all sorts of great people who it is an honor to serve with, but I just wanted to take some time to honor some... read more
Aug 21, 2011
A Psalm
I have found my home in you. Your embrace is my reason for living. Every step taken, closer to you. Eyes closed, no distractions, there is no turing back. Without your presence, my soul is dead. Without your word, direction lost. To live in you, is to live for you. To die in you, is relief for these weary bones. You alone vindicate me. You alone hear my cry. You alone can use my tongue to speak- can use my... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
It is my personal mission to glorify God with my life, advance His Kingdom through my ministry, and to love my family with everything I have.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.