Rockbridge Seminary – Just finishing up teaching “The Theology and Practice of Fellowship”

You’ve heard me share with great passion about Rockbridge Seminary.   Well, here I go again. I have just finished teaching another semester for Rockbridge and the learning environment it creates for men and women around the world who desire a seminary education when they can not or do not desire to leave their ministry position [...]

A thought for you fathers out there.

Long time no write.  Sorry about that. “Reflections on Life while Walking in Death” used to be the title for letters a buddy of mine was writing about his journey with cancer.  This past week he changed the title to…. “Reflections on Life” He went on to say, “Death can walk by himself… cause he [...]

Recession Proof Your Life – Join me LIVE online Wednesday Night.

Wednesday night Christ Fellowship will begin a two session class called “Recession Proof Your Life – Navigation through the crisis of our lives.” It will be held at the Royal Palm Campus, Gardens Campus and will also be Live Online Wednesday November 12 & 19, at 6:30 pm EST. Live Online, I will be joined [...]

How is the economy affecting your ministry?

With what we know about the economy and where the economy is headed how is it affecting your ministry? Please post your comments to this post and let’s learn together. Remember, Street to the Seat is a learning community so posting your comments for all to read is very important.

UDFD Design’s put the face on Street to the Seat and saved my bacon by fixing my blog.

I can not say THANK YOU enough to Bill Jones and  UDFD Design . Not only did they create the look/feel for Street to the Seat, but when I messed up the blog in its entirety a month ago.  They fixed it. If you are looking for one of the most creative guys in Christianity [...]

Plan for Change

This past week Stephanie (wife) and I have been reminded of the need to, “Plan for Change“.  You can read the full story on Stephanie’s blog. Summary: 1.  Have a plan 2.  Have someone who can take over in your absence – your “second” 3.  Make sure your “second” can run your plan 4.  Allow [...]

First 90 Days at Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Well gang I am wrapping up my first 90 days at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with Pastor Tom and Todd Mullins. It has been a true blessing in our lives to join this team. You can’t even imagine all that the Lord has done in such a short 90 days. Just [...]

The Need to be Right

Ever found yourself defending a position just for, “the need to be right”.  Well, I have.  I was editing First Impression manuals (traffic, greeters, ushers, welcome center, security, communion, service coordinator, etc…) this week when I found myself editing them with a need to be right instead of how best it would serve the organization. [...]

Quoted by the Kentucky Baptist Convention in The Sunday School Revolutionary blog

I found it pretty cool that the Kentucky Baptist Convention is quoting our work on their blog.  Thanks Guys!  Let me know how I can help you guys in Kentucky.  Here to serve! That is what our learning community is all about.  Please continue to share our learnings. The Sunday School Revolutionary Search, “Kerry Mackey” [...]

David Upton has been leading me to worship more freely.

Please forgive me for not posting in the past couple of weeks.  We have been moving into our new home in Jupiter, Florida as well as landing as the new Pastor of Adult Ministries at Christ Fellowship. I awoke this morning to a beautiful sun rise over the tall pines in my backyard while listening [...]