I really love my job. I'm in my second week of a 3 month writing Sabbatical and I realise that perhaps I love my job a bit too much. I'm going to miss what I do. Lots. I count it an immense privilege to do what I do it's an ache not doing it, which I guess has prompted me to write … Continue reading 4 reasons why all ministers should have a sabbatical
God healing people through stick men pictures? Real strange.
Over the past few days I've seen some strange stuff. Real strange. I want to be honest with you, it's shocked me a bit as to what's happened. I should be used to it, but I just can't accept it as the norm... yet. So, what is this strange phenomenon I have witnessed? Well, I … Continue reading God healing people through stick men pictures? Real strange.
The Big Hearted Tour is over
The Big Hearted Tour is over and I feel like I’ve just got started! Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t twiddled my thumbs for 12 months wondering what to do. This year has been jam-packed as I have visited every association and spoken at over 120 different gatherings ranging from youth events to cream … Continue reading The Big Hearted Tour is over
Expect Great Things From God
This article first appeared on the Baptist Union web site which you can see here. I was invited to answer questions in my children’s school yesterday on why I am a Baptist minister and what it is like serving as President of the BUGB. I wasn't expecting it, but most of the questions turned out to be … Continue reading Expect Great Things From God