Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ
Sheffield, Alabama 35660
256-381-5414

• Education: High School: Lawrence County High, Moulton, Alabama Undergrad:(BA Biblical Studies, 2000) Heritage Christian University, Florence, AL Graduate: Working on finishing my MDiv at Lipscomb University in Nashville.
• Experience: I served in the U.S. Army from 88-92 in Seoul, South Korea and Fort Polk Louisiana. I worked in various managerial capacities for The Decatur Daily Newspaper from 92-97. I went to HCU in 97 where I earned my BA in Biblical Studies. While at HCU I began working full time as a youth minister. In 99 I went to work as the full time preaching minister for the East Colbert Church of Christ. I have been with Sterling Boulevard since Jan. 2001.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Gospel of Luke series really helped me to see Christ more clearly.
• Family: I am married to the former Juliane E. Kirk of Dothan, Alabama. We have been married for 11 1/2 years. We have two children: Kirk is 4 1/2 and Wilson is almost 2. I am originally from Moulton, Alabama.
• What my parents think of my sermons: They love it - of course!
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: It is hard to say. She always says she likes them, but I never can get her to give me any criticism.
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Preach expositorily - and - don’t do the church’s work for them. Be a preacher and teacher of God’s word - not a pastor - let the elders do the pastoring - that is their task.
• Books that have had an impact: Rubel Shelly: "I Just Want to be a Christian" Max Lucado: "In the Grip of Grace" Richard Hughes: "Reviving the Ancient Faith" Tom Olbricht: "Hearing God’s Voice" Foster, et al: "The Crux of the Matter" Percy: "Lanterns on the Levee"
• Hobbies: I love history! I love to read about history and do historical research - particularly about American religious history. I also love to fish!