We live in a time when the word injustice gets thrown around constantly. Scroll social media for five minutes, and you’ll find someone chanting, “No justice, no peace!” or insisting that their inconvenience, mistreatment, or disagreement proves the world is unfair. And to be sure, true injustice does exist. People suffer. Systems fail. Hearts break. … Continue reading THE INJUSTICE OF THE CROSS: What Most Never Consider
Dear Brethren in Christ, I write to you today with a heart full of love, concern, and a deep desire to see not only our church fellowship grow in Christlikeness and unity, but to see the growth and glorious witness of Churches in general to impact our communities wherever you may be. It is my … Continue reading A Pastoral Letter on the Use of Our Words
A few months ago, I received an email advertising a new film "by the producers of The Case For Christ and God's Not Dead movies. This didn't immediately inspire me to watch the movie, but when I received a follow-up with an invitation to pre-screen the movie, I decided to give it a go. I … Continue reading The Last Supper 2025: Another Victim of Creative Liberty
I just got home from an early screening for the latest Kendrick Brothers movie The Forge, starring several faces familiar to those who have seen prior Kendrick Brothers films, including Priscilla Shirer (as Cynthia Wright and reprising her role as Elizabeth Jordan from War Room), Karen Abercrombie (also reprising her role as Mrs. Clara from … Continue reading The Forge: An Inspiring Kendrick Brothers Movie Focused on Genuine Discipleship
It is so ever easy to be busy. To load ourselves up with doing. To distract ourselves with activities, volunteering, or simply busy work. I've done it - and complained about how tired, exhausted, and worn out I am. I've used the excuse of fatigue and lacking of time to skip personal prayer and Scripture … Continue reading Too Busy, Distracted, And Starving
I began an expository preaching series through the book of Romans this year, and just finished assembling the 30th message. It has been an incredible journey thus far - but one that has been extremely convicting. The seemingly obvious over-arching theme of Paul's letter is "UNASHAMED", with each facet of Paul's message pointing in some … Continue reading Admit it – Maybe you actually ARE ashamed of the Gospel…
Episodes 5-7 are now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: EP 5: Where Do You Get Your Theology, Part B (4/10/2023) Apple Podcasts Spotify EP 6: Evaluating Ministry (6/20/23) Apple Podcasts Spotify EP 7: Biblical Counseling w/Special Guest Russell Threat (7/18/2023) Apple Podcasts Spotify
Somehow forgot to post for the 2nd Episode (though the 3rd I did, go figure!) Here you go - "Pragmatism" - Ep. 2 Lonely Pastors' Podcast
One of the most challenging (sadly) parts of Christianity and Church life is reconciliation. Pride, feelings, and genuine pain often get in the way of what we, as the church, are supposed to demonstrate. Join me and Bro. Derrick in discussing this critical (and often missing) part of the church and Christian life. Find us … Continue reading The Lonely Pastors’ Podcast – EP 3 Biblical Reconciliation
I am excited to announce a new collaboration with my friend and brother-in-Christ Derrick in a brand new Podcast and our first episode! Join these two small-church pastors seeking to glorify God, grow in grace, and flesh out doctrine, theology, and issues facing the Church. Featuring Michael Battenfield (FBC Cave Springs, Arkansas) and Derrick Bremer … Continue reading The Lonely Pastor’s Podcast!
Contending For Christ 