I am a lifelong Kentuckian, born, raised and presently ministering in the Bluegrass State.
I have been married to the same wonderful woman since 1996. Currently, we have 4 children (10,7,3,1) whom we homeschool and adore. We have a pet dog Sophie, hermit crabs, and a pet turtle (Raphael).
I am a Southern Baptist pastor. I know with certainty that God called me to gospel ministry shortly after I was saved at 18. I began my journey in a legalistic “independent” Baptist setting and still have many roots there. I however, have found my home among Conservative, Calvinistic, Reformed-minded Southern Baptists who are not parochial or overly narrow in their assessment of others. While I deplore liberalism, I have no more optimism about cooperating with controlling fundamentalist conservatives than I do milquetoast liberals. My “heroes” in ministry include men like Luther, Calvin, the Church Fathers, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, John Piper, John Frame, David Brainerd, Augustine, Spurgeon, Andrew Fuller, J.P. Boyce, C.S. Lewis, Bunyan, Jim Elliott, etc…
I have my MDiv from SBTS in Louisville, and am presently working on a PhD in Evangelism. I have pastored for over 10 years and have served in suburban, inner-city and rural settings. Currently, I pastor the Southern Heights Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, a medium-sized church just outside of downtown Lexington with a vision for discipling the people of our city. I long to see church life reformed so that the church looks more like the committed, called-out, holy people of God that we see in the book of Acts.
Apart from preaching, teaching, studying, shepherding a church and leading my family, I also have some hobbies that I enjoy. I love to fish and occasionally enjoy hunting. I love all kinds of fishing…Bass, Bluegill, Striper, Crappie, and most recently Muskie to name a few. I also enjoy reading, playing chess and watching lots of home improvement/ decorating shows, although I doubt that I will ever take on such tasks! I am also a Martial Arts student, studying Shaolin Kung-fu, and loving it.
I love all kinds of music and enjoy constantly surfing XM radio.
My favorite movie: tied between Kingpin (Farrelly Brothers) and The Outlaw Josie Wales
I like bluegrass & bluegrass gospel music & also some of the older ‘Southern Gospel’ stuff I listened to as a child. I sing some….
I already knew you loved those things…are you still playing bluegrass? If so, when and where? Living here in Grayson, we are surrounded by bluegrass festivals and the like all spring and summer. You should come and visit sometime and hear some good music. If so, you will have to visit with us.
hello brother
The article on the governor’s scandal was good. I’m sure that many that read it said it could never happen to them. They need to think about spiritual warfare and how Satan works in this world. By God’s grace we can overcome temptation.
My wife and I came to the NE part of Romania several years ago as southern baptists following the Lord on faith. we gave up much but reached much more. to be where the Lord leads is the best of all worlds. we have started a small bible training center and work mainly with very poor uneducated gyspy people. if you ever do or your church does short term mission trips please feel free about coming and being apart of what God is doing here.
thanks for working in the kingdom. david maynard
Hi Brother Terry, just read you comments on SBC, Indy is a great place, I attended a conference there about 17 yrs ago on the Holy Spirit. I learned many things and have never forgotten how good God is and everything works out according to His plan .
Love you, Monnie and kids
When are you going to start offering podcasts of your posts? I miss your deep, gravelly voice. Plus, I really don’t like to read.
Hello Terry, Monnie (sp?) & family! Hope you’re doing well…