by baptist | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
In Colossians 1:6 the apostle Paul writes that “the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world…” (NIV). I have just returned home from a couple of days of connecting with youth and children’s leaders and am more convinced than ever that this is... by baptist | Apr 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
This Easter weekend as I have been preparing for our Good Friday worship time I have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on these three words of Jesus that were spoken from the cross just before he gave up his spirit and died (John 19:30). Personally, I... by baptist | Jan 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you know me at all it is no secret that winter is my least favourite time of the year. To say that I am not a fan of the cold or the white stuff is putting it lightly. As the weather gets colder I find myself on travel websites dreaming of palm trees and sandy... by baptist | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: Short-term mission trips have been a key part of my spiritual journey. I have had the opportunity to participate as a teen and as an adult and have made them a key part of my ministry strategy at Grand Bay Baptist Church. I have been part of or led over 20... by baptist | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
When I came back from my first trip to Bolivia I was useless. It wrecked me. After spending the better part of a month face-to-face with the harsh reality of poverty (and the church being good news in the midst of it), I found it hard to return to normal life here at...