This is my blog where I have writings and general musings about theology, movies, ministry, church planting, leadership and culture. Thanks for stopping by!
The Gospel of Christ has radically changed my life and it continues to challenge me every day. I share much of my story here, and hope it strengthens your faith in Him.
I am married to the most mind-blowingly awesome woman in the world. God rocked my world big time when He gave me her.
I love learning more about God and his word. I also enjoy writing and I read anything I can get my hands on. I am an avid movie fan, a lover of music and have an incredibly high appreciation for food.
I enjoy cooking, rock-climbing, strong coffee, good concerts, working out, discussing politics, hiking, discipleship and having theological convos with people way smarter than me.
God has called my wife and I to the most exciting mission I can imagine: to plant a church in an urban setting, taking the Gospel to an unchurched region of our country.
Currently we reside in Wake Forest where I attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and am also a manager at a Chick-fil-A in North Raleigh.
We have a pup named Tucker. He is spoilt beyond measure and is convinced he is the sole heir to our estate.
Fortunately, he’s not. We’re currently in the process of adopting our first child from Ethiopia. Oh yes, we’d love to tell you all about that. You can check it out here.
Favorite Movies:
- The Dark Knight
- The Lord of the Rings, trilogy
- Gran Torino
- Gladiator
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Good Will Hunting
Favorite Albums:
- Coldplay: Viva la Vida or Death and all his Friends
- The Avett Brothers: Emotionalism
- The Elms: Chess Hotel
- Mumford & Sons: Sigh No More
- Joshua James: Build Me This
- Jonny Lang: Turn Around
***I also like: Mat Kearney, Justin Timberlake, Regina Spektor, Matt Wertz, Dave Barnes, Robin Thicke, Train, Vampire Weekend, James Blake, Mozart and NeedtoBreathe
Favorite Books:
- Desiring God: John Piper
- Institutes: John Calvin
- Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis
- Adopted for Life: Russell Moore
- LOTR trilogy: J.R.R. Tolkien
- Notes from a Tilt-a-Whirl, N.D. Wilson
Favorite Passage:
- Ephesians 1:3-14
excerpt - vs. 7-8 ” In him we have redemption through his blood,the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight…”
Quote:
“This world is beautiful but badly broken. St. Paul said that it groans, but I love it even in its groaning I love this round stage where we act out the tragedies and the comedies of history. I love it with all its villains and petty liars and self-righteous pompers. I love the ants and the laughter of wide-eyed children encountering their first butterfly. I love it as it is, because it is a story, and it isn’t stuck in one place. It is full of conflict and darkness like every good story. And like every good story, there will be an ending. I love the world as it is, because I love what it will be.” - N.D. Wilson
Wow! When I read your “About” page, I thought maybe I knew you because of different circles you’re in, and then when you mentioned Summit Church, it hit me: I rent a house from Andrew Hopper.