Two Sunday’s ago I had the privilege to preach at Newspring Church.  From the moment I got the invite I was completely humbled and honored that they would ask me to preach.  Newspring is a part of a handful of churches that has helped to shape me as a leader and Lifepoint as a church. [...]

I am excited to get to partner with ConnectNC to help develop fellow church planters.  There is a special place in my heart for anybody crazy enough to start something from nothing!  I believe that the local church is the vehicle by which the world is being transformed and I am thrilled to share my [...]

I am so grateful for the generations of pastors that have gone before me.  Just recently Thom Rainer wrote a post called “7 Mistakes I Made in Ministry.”  I am thankful for Thom’s transparency and the ability to learn from his experiences.  Here is what he wrote… 1. I would spend more time in the [...]

Attention Local Wilmington Pastors… One of our ministry partners will be in town next week. Casey Graham from The Change Group ( http://www.thechangegroup.tv/church/ ) will be here and if your church could use a tune up in the area of finances then Casey is a great resource. The Change Group can handle your bookwork, but more than that, [...]

Life is full of awkward moments.  This video is one of mine.  Last week, Michelle and I were at Healing Place Church for the ARC conference when something strange took place.  I didn’t know it was gonna be on video.  Take a look.  You have to watch til the end.

I’m sure you have been watching the news reports on the flooding in Tennessee.  I’ve been blown away by the pictures and the videos that I have seen.  Just this past summer, Michelle and I got to spend a week with some friends in Nashville, Pete and Brandi Wilson. Judging by the pictures and reports, [...]