I was saved at nine years of age, but not until the age of fifteen did I begin to grow as a disciple of Christ. The excitement and reality of the Christlife was discovered in a small group setting with fellow believers who had a zeal for Christ. I was called to preach the Word of God over forty years ago and for the past thirty plus years have been a pastor. Being a pastor is God's calling for my life. The challenges and intimacy that comes with shepherding God's flock is ministry for which he has gifted and molded me. Making disciples is the most rewarding aspect of the ministry. There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than to see the Spirit of God draw and individual to the Savior, bring regeneration to that life, and then to watch a believer grow in their relationship with Jesus. My hobbies include gardening and fishing. Although I like to freshwater fish, I particularly enjoy throwing a castnet in the bays of the Gulf coast.