Here-we-GO!  I am humbled to be appointed by Bishop Scott Jones as your next senior pastor and spiritual leader.  

On one hand, I know that I am uniquely and strategically prepared, by God, to be your pastor. On the other hand, I feel it is nearly impossible to be fully prepared to lead such a great church.  This is a great opportunity and, also, a great challenge.  
I believe God has brought us together for such a time as this!  If I know nothing else, I know this: 'With God, all things are possible!"  

Our journey together begins on Sunday, August 14, 2016.  We have lots of learning to do with little time to do it, so we've got to "hit the ground, running!"  I will work overtime getting to know you, discerning your hearts for your church and your community, and discerning how I can add value to the ministry of Saint Mark. 

As we "run", however, there are 2 things I need us to do, together, as never before:
   1) walk in persistent humility, and
   2) pray with greater fervency than ever before in our Kingdom labors. 

Humility and prayer are magnets for the Presence and supernatural Power of God, and we need God's Presence and Power more, now, than ever!  

Some 30 years ago, in my teenage years, in my bedroom of a small home in rural Mississippi, I met the Lord, and I said, in response to His Presence, "Here am I.  Send me."  With you, Saint Mark, I renew that call with great joy and deep passion.  

I'll see you, soon!