Take a look at Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church. The Fountain is my current ministry setting. FA is a very diverse congregation in a ripe ministry field in the arts district of Paducah, KY (Memphis Annual Conference of the UMC). The church has a growing nursery and children’s ministry, a youth ministry, and several older adult’s ministries including a UMM (United Methodist Men) and UMW (United Methodist Women’s) group....

Every day I stand surprised that this fiery little beast of a child is already a year old. The last year has been a busy blur and I can’t believe he’s adjusted so well to all the change. Aiden is one. He’s walking. He thinks he’s talking. He tries to sing along with Cooper. He eats everything he can get his little hands on (including play dough). He sleeps like a champ. He wants to snuggle all the time. He’s a...

Ok, I’ve got a plan. There was an amazing parishioner at my last charge. She was a self-starter in pastoral care, though it’s likely she doesn’t know that. Self-starters are amazing. They’re the life source of a functional church (you know…..other than God). Pastors love, love, love them and need them. Churches need them too. Sometimes they don’t know that. I loved this woman very much and still do....

Living it. Loving it. Doing it. #Revving

This was the second-born’s first time swimming. This happened at a youth group swim party and was a bit hectic but I’ll take what I can get. This little man is one-year-old and is a fiery little guy. He knows what he wants and will charm you to get it. He’s a blanket-snuggler and loves to earn your applause. He surprises me with his joy every single day.