Answering God’s Call to Greenville

I have never truly known the meaning of “bittersweet” until now. This morning, Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC called me to shepherd their congregation in the role of Senior Pastor.  Our family is answering God’s call to serve the Greenville community with the gospel.  This congregation is committed to making disciples that love, grow, and serve …

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Life at the Margins

I can’t even begin to put into words what God was up to within our church family today.  I felt like an army was receiving a set of instructions to go to battle.  The eagerness in the room was noticeable. I cannot wait to see what Jesus does in the next 5 weeks. Service Order …

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On a Hill Far Away

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross. Those iconic words compose the first line of a beloved hymn written by George Bennard in 1912. The words are powerful by themselves, but to know the story behind them takes the song to a deeper level. You see, George was converted by the gospel …

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Fall Festival Is 1 Week Away!

Anticipation is rising for this year’s Fall Festival!  What will the special presentation be this year? We would love to have you join us for this year’s Fall Festival! Highlights Inflatable slide and obstacle course Pony rides Hay rides Bonfire Chick-fil-a box meals available for purchase Games for all ages Live music Candy, face painting, …

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Prayer and the War Room

In this North Side podcast episode, I got to share concerning my connection with the movie War Room and the curriculum from the Kendrick Brothers’ films. Beyond the story of how God brought some things together, Strutton and I give some tips on what we are learning about prayer.  Hope it encourages you! By the way, …

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Family Ministry (The Plan as We Go Forward)

North Side Baptist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.  Whether at home or abroad, we seek to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples. We define a disciple as someone who: loves Jesus learns the teachings of Jesus lives those teachings out and leads others to do the same. While the ministries of …

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We’re On a Journey (Whoa Oh Oh Oh)

Amanda and I had the privilege to teach 1 of the 4th grade groups at our Vacation Bible School this week.  As we began the week, she stated, “We both are used to being in charge in these type of situations.  This is either going to go great or not so much.” It went great. …

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Understanding the Faith of the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Have you ever wondered about the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses?  Here is a summary of their history and beliefs. History Begun by Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) in 1872. His family was a part of a Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh. Russell had difficulty accepting the doctrine of an eternal hell. This prompted him to deny eternal …

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NSU January 2015

Join me in January for a 2-week course focusing on Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormonism.