Update8/2/07
God is so good! We have received approx. 3 months worth of support in one-time gifts thus far for our ministry with SMI. Please join us in prayer for more monthly commitments to come in (as we know these are much harder for people to commit to). We know God will provide, as He always does. Thanks. A Teachable Moment“So what did you do last night?” I asked from behind the wheel as rain speckled the windshield. Brad, a sophomore in high school answered casually, “Oh, I just hung out with John, Austin, Jeff and...Hannah,” He smirked, looking straight ahead, knowing that this was the first time I had heard this girl’s name. I shrieked with vicarious excitement, “Hannah! Who’s Hannah?” His face lit up as he oozed flattery for the next several minutes about this new girl who he thinks he might like. As the initial excitement of the conversation waned, we merged into the topic of Brad’s intentions with this young woman. Our meandering chat took us through the pros and cons of dating, when to date, boundaries in dating, my experiences and what the Bible has to say about sex and dating. After a fruitful discussion, Brad decided for now to just take his time getting to know Hannah in groups as a friend. He resolved to patiently seek God’s will for their relationship and to not be rushed from pressure of any kind. The Plunge
The PlanIn August I embark as a full time student towards my (4-5 yr.) Masters in Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. I will also serve part time as the Junior High Director at Denton Bible Church. God has been so good to us! We are so excited for what He is doing with our lives. Know that we covet your prayers through this time of transition. With this web page, we are primarily thrilled just to be able to share with you all the exciting new changes God is bringing our way. The Means
I have agreed to raise $2,000 per month for the ministry of SMI. Will you prayerfully consider partnering with SMI on a monthly basis financially and through prayer? Click here to download a response card to mail in and communicate how God is leading you to participate in this ministry. Or to donate to SMI using a credit card click here and reference my SMI account #21498. Please don't hesitate to call me and just say "hey" or "you're crazy" or to ask me any questions at all that you may have about all this. These are crazy-exciting times for us and we're so thrilled to be able to share with you all that God is doing in our lives. We're so excited! We'll talk to you soon. Peace out.
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It’s in moments like these, when I’m sharing my life and the Word of God with students, that I feel most fulfilled. Through the years and through these moments, God has convinced me that He has uniquely created me to be a youth pastor. Through a series of circumstances in His perfect timing and a peace He has given me and my wife that surpasses all comprehension, God has shown us that the time is now. So I’m taking the plunge! 
Additionally, I would like to share with you the exciting opportunity I have to be affiliated with Student Ministries Inc (SMI). SMI is a nonprofit organization that enables me to be involved in ministry and receive mentoring and accountability for personal development. SMI has approved for me to work with Denton Bible Church as Junior High Director. 