Sep 13, 2011
A Reminder to Christian Ministry Leaders
If I was missing an organ, or if I had an organ that wasn’t functioning properly, I wouldn’t ask a healthy organ who was serving another body, to leave that body in order to come and serve mine. My body’s health is no more important than someone else’s. If I were in need of a new organ, I would look for one not functioning within another body or one who was not crucial to that other... read more
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
Apr 8, 2011
Thirty-First Year
I have walked this earth for 31 years; as of yesterday. Today I start my 32nd year of life. Throughout my lifetime, I have been through many phases; many stages of growth, and maturing. During my 20th year of life, I got married, and truly met Jesus. During my 23rd year of life, I was called into ministry through the supernatural leading of the Holy Spirit. During my 25th year of life, I became a father,... read more
Mar 17, 2011
Ramblings on Ministry and Codependence
Over the years I have interacted with many people who were drawn into church because they lacked healthy relationships in the outside world. Once they feel the love of the Body of Christ, they jump in head first. They get involved in almost everything as soon as they are able to. They make sure they are at every event and every service. And they tend to gravitate either to the pastor’s family, or... read more
Jan 26, 2011
Encouragement for those Feeling Unworthy for Ministry
Here’s some random thoughts for those who are suffering from feeling unworthy to do the work God has called you to. Some things, I’m sure you’ve heard before, but it’s my prayer that you will be encouraged and strengthened by them: “God doesn’t call the ‘qualified’. He qualifies the ‘called’” Case in point: Gideon, Judges 6-8. “You... 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.