Recently, I was asked by Moody Radio Network for an interview to discuss a high-profile pastor who was caught in scandalous sin a few years ago. He has now announced that he is going to re-enter pastoral ministry, creating quite a stir. As I conducted this interview, I was reminded again of several things: 1. The enemy delights in the downfall of Christian leaders and works 24/7 in his temptations and snares to bring disrepute to Christ and...

Yesterday, my 92-year-old dad and I sat outside together at our favorite yogurt restaurant, enjoyed the view across the lake nearby, and chatted about…well, anything and everything that came to mind. In Africa they say “When an old man dies, a library is burned.” I want to check out every volume in my dad’s heart before that time comes. We both know that, barring the Lord’s return, it will not be too many more years before that...

Hello Friends, I hope and pray this finds you doing well! We have found the last several months to be very eventful.  2009 proved to be a very productive time of ministry.  We saw right at 400 profess faith in Christ, one of whom was a young man who was a Buddhist, 18 people surrendered their life to full-time vocational ministry, 5 young men were personally mentored, dozens of marriages were strengthened, hundreds of teens were...

It has been a wonderful time to be with Nikki’s Mom, Mary during this Christmas season.  But a very heartbreaking time as well.  Nikki’s father Ken Hankins, passed away less than six months ago suddenly from pancreatic cancer. We spent all day Monday, December 28, my birthday, cleaning out Nikki’s Dad’s office at the church he and his wife planted 22 years ago.  Very difficult for Nikki’s Mom.  Her Mom...

The first ten chapters of Matthew, show “The Revelation of the King.” A King like no other.  A King that did not begin His reign here.  Instead a King that left His Kingdom in Heaven.  For what purpose?  To robe Himself in flesh and walk among His creation to give Himself, all of Himself to it…better yet for it. Matthews Gospel reveals this King by showing Him to the Jews as to His Person (1–4), His principles (5–7), and His...

I have discovered, over time, ministry is not always what you think or thought it would be.  Both for the good and the bad.  I have discovered from growing up in a pastors home, having pastored a church, and within the context of my current ministry as a speaker in churches (revivals, men’s conferences, and youth events mainly) as well as working one on one mentoring men.  I also known many of you reading this have experienced the...