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At one time I had posted the letter that I sent to the district office when I entered the candidacy program in The United Methodist Church. Somehow, in moving the website around, I lost that post. So here it is again… for what it’s worth. ———————————————————————- Then I heard the voice of the . . . → Read More: Answering God’s Call Happy New Year everyone! I can’t help but wonder what this year will bring. Lord willing, I’ll finish seminary, be commissioned as a provisional elder in the Mississippi Conference of the UMC, turn forty, and who knows what else. It should be an exciting year, but it could also be a challenging one. The . . . → Read More: New Year Wonderings Well, classes have started for the Fall semester at MTS and I am beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. I hope to graduate in May; only two more semesters left. It’s been a long journey which started a little over three years ago. There have been great classes and . . . → Read More: Back to School Beginning June 30, I will assume the duties of pastor for the Courtland United Methodist charge. Courtland is a three point charge consisting of the congregations at Courtland, Chapel Hill, and Pisgah (see map). My family and I are incredibly excited, but also quick to recognize the challenges that come with a change of pastoral appointment. . . . → Read More: New Appointment Well it’s been a month since my last post and a lot has happened. I’ve finished my 3rd semester in seminary. That puts me at about one-third finished. Seminary continues to be a challenging, but nonetheless rewarding experience. The faculty and staff at Memphis Theological have been outstanding. Now I know that some of you . . . → Read More: Seminary Chapel Services: Are they necessary? It’s another beautiful day in the Mid-South; the sun is bright and warm, but it’s still cold in the shadows. There is something about this time of year that seems to be transforming. I think it has to do with the anticipation of the advent of spring. In spring, life seems to burst forth . . . → Read More: Spring is Coming! I was recently asked to write a paper reflecting on where I am in ministry for one of my seminary classes. Here it is… I wish that I could say that my response to God’s call had always been “Here am I. Send me.” Unfortunately, it has often been just the opposite. For . . . → Read More: Where I am in Ministry Sorry I haven’t been very active on the blog lately but… Between seminary (Memphis Theological), working 30 hrs a week (engineer), and attempting to pastor a church over an hours drive away, I just can’t seem to find enough time in the day. But don’t think I’m complaining. I love it! Seminary is a . . . → Read More: Yes, I'm Still Here… Actually, TERRIFIED is more like it. What do you do when you find yourself face to face with fear? I know what your thinking. "Where’s your faith brother?" Well, that’s the exact question I’m hoping you’ll help me answer. How do you find you’re faith when confronted with the possibility that deep within you . . . → Read More: Ok, I Admit It. I'm Scared. |
   
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