Gracious God, Help me to always be myself. Amen

This month I am celebrating sixteen years of pastoring, which began when I was licensed to preach by Morrison Baptist Church. Since then so much has changed in my life and personal faith, and I am grateful to everyone who has helped me along the path of ministry. Above all I am grateful to the Lord Who continues to give what I asked for at my licensing service. I prayed that I would always be myself in every call that I received.

As I look over numerous photos that chronicle my pastoral journey thus far, I hope for more years of pastoring as myself. Many things will change and there is still so much to learn, but, as I vowed to do sixteen years ago, I will always strive to serve Christ and His people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.

Speaking of photos, here are a few highlights from over the years.

The image featured in this post, Minister’s License 2006, is by Scotty J. Williams.