Legacy
I have been putting off writing a blog post for a while now. Deciding what to write about has not always come easily to me. The thought of others reading what I’m writing becomes another stumbling block. Despite these lingering feelings, this last week brought a lot of different thoughts and ideas for me to consider. As I type this, it has been one week since my paternal grandfather crossed from earth into the glory of Heaven. It’s been a rough week – a week of highs and lows both emotionally and physically. Random tears and exhaustion lead me [...]
Why Millennials Are Valuable in the Church
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word millennial? Lazy? Commitment Issues? Entitlement? These are just a few of the major stereotypes that revolve around the millennial generation. But as a millennial myself, I can tell you that these aren’t always true when it comes to my generation. In fact, I think there are some really great attributes that millennials have that can often be missed or overlooked that can bring great value to the church. 1. Millennials are Creative Millennials tend to have a creative outlook on a life and problem solving. [...]
His Name Is…
His name is Ahmaud Arbery. I left work early the other day. I got home, laced up my tennis shoes, and went out for a quick 3-mile run. When I returned, I went straight to preparing dinner. Ahmaud Arbery put on his tennis shoes and left for a run. He never returned home. I am a white male. I have never had to worry about going outside to workout. I have never been overly concerned when getting pulled over for speeding or having a headlight out. The fact that there are people out there who are not provided with [...]
From the Ground Up
In September 2019, I began one of the most challenging tasks that I have been given since starting full time ministry in 2015. After three years of being the High School Associate at Woodridge and then a year of being the Operations Associate, our pastor, Jeremy Evans, asked me if I wanted to take on the challenge of starting up a new Young Adult Ministry. I jumped at the chance, because as a young adult in the area I knew it was a needed ministry because there is not much out here for people at this stage of life. [...]