I want to start by thanking you all for your faithfulness to pray for and support our ministry over the last year.  It has been a while since our last update. Ministry has been very busy here. We have had difficult challenges and some exciting opportunities, and God continues to be faithful to build His church here in Lawrence.  This past week a friend of mine passed away. I met Helen after her great-granddaughter was baptized in the spring of last year. She reached out to her … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!

Much has transpired since our last update. Some incredibly encouraging things have happened over the last few months. Some incredibly discouraging things have happened as well. The last several weeks of ministry have been some of the most difficult weeks in ministry that we have ever experienced. We have an enemy (Satan) and he doesn’t fight fair. However, God is faithful and we trust Him. Please pray for wisdom for handling a number of challenging circumstances.  I have found that … [Read more...] about God is Faithful!

Praying Friends,  It is hard to believe that this month marks 4 years since the first Sunday service of Community Baptist Church. It has been amazing to watch the Lord build His church. I’m often asked how things are going and my answer is usually, “like a rollercoaster.” It’s been a while since I got on an actual rollercoaster but when I was a kid, what got me on the big scary roller coaster was the recognition that I would be securely strapped in and couldn’t fall out. It was designed … [Read more...] about We hope to see you soon!

Praying Friends, We are so thankful for your faithful financial and prayer support. Exciting things are happening at Community Baptist Church:  Two weeks ago we had a baptismal service in which Gio, Ariana, and Dee were baptized. All three were saved this past summer and they are continuing to grow rapidly in their faith. There were 7 first-time visitors who had been invited by those being baptized. Not only did they hear a simple gospel message from the Bible but they heard three … [Read more...] about March 2024 Update

Merry Christmas! We are so excited to be able to celebrate our Saviors birth and His unspeakable gift of salvation this year with our church family in Lawrence. We are reminded that as He came to be Light to the world, we are called to be light in our city. Please pray for us as we pray for you during this Christmas season to be light to the lost in our community.  It has been awesome to watch the Lord build His church here in Lawrence! He is the Lord of the harvest and the One who gives … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!

It has been amazing to watch the Lord work in the lives of the people to whom He’s called us to minister. In our last update we asked you to be praying for a couple with whom Lindsey and I were doing an evangelistic Bible study. Several weeks ago, they both  trusted Christ as their Savior! Please pray for their growth as they are being discipled by some of the folks in our church.  Last week a lady who has been attending our services regular for the last 7-8 months trust Christ. She … [Read more...] about God gives the increase!