International Missions Offering Total

Today I received the final total for the International Mission Offering (Lottie Moon) given in December: $6,700! Praise the Lord! It is a privilege to reach the nations of the world together with sister churches through the International Mission Board. Let's continue engaging in God's global purpose by going, sending, praying, and giving.

Doctoral Update

On Wednesday, I will be back on campus at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, for my final in-person seminar for my Doctor of Ministry program. This seminar is Foundations in Disciple-Making with Dr. George Robinson and Dr. Mark Liederbach. For three intensive days, I will be learning along with a cohort of ten other pastors. Thanks for your prayers! I will be traveling back Saturday evening and will be here to worship with Crestview on Sunday.

Finishing my final seminar marks a transition point in the program. From this point on, I will be researching and writing for my project/dissertation. The title is Developing a Strategy for Using the Bible as the Primary Resource for Disciple-Making. I aim to finish writing by September to graduate this December. Please keep this as a matter of prayer and encouragement over the coming months! I will continue sharing the fruit of my learning along the way.

I am thankful for the top-notch education, biblical integrity, and Great Commission focus at Southeastern. I am proud of the seminary training I am receiving through one of our SBC seminaries. Additionally, most of my tuition has been covered through generous scholarships and grants from the Keesee Foundation and Flat Creek Baptist Church. I am also grateful for the encouragement I am receiving from Tricia, my children, and Crestview's staff and elders.   

Gathered Worship this Sunday, Dec 15

This Sunday morning, Brandon Vaughn will be preaching Matthew 4:12-25, “Jesus Begins His Ministry.” Additionally, our congregation will recognize and reaffirm four deacons and their wives for ministry. Please make a special effort to be present for this service on Sunday.

For His Glory,

Pastor Thomas