As a Licensed Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church, I have been entrusted with preaching the Gospel, administering the sacraments, offering pastoral care, and leading the congregation in faithful discipleship. Unlike ordained elders, licensed pastors are typically rooted in one place—charged with bringing consistency, care, and leadership to a specific flock. It is an […]

Grace and peace to you, beloved community! I’m humbled and filled with gratitude as I share the news of my new appointment: Beginning July 6, 2025, I will serve as the Pastor of St. George United Methodist Church in Maxton, North Carolina. This new journey is especially meaningful because it brings together two things I

For over a century, Maxton, North Carolina, was led exclusively by white mayors. That all changed in 1996 when Lillie McKoy shattered barriers to become the town’s first Black woman mayor. Serving from 1996 to 2008, Mayor McKoy paved the way for future leaders and left an indelible mark on the community. Her groundbreaking election

Poor, Fat, and Christian: Living Out Faith in the Struggles of Poverty, Body, and Belief Life is a complicated mix of experiences, especially when faith intersects with the realities of poverty and body image. These three elements—poverty, body, and faith—shape how we see ourselves, others, and God. As Christians, we’re called to walk in faith,

The story of Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but later elevated to a powerful position in Egypt, is one of the most compelling illustrations in the Bible that “what God has for you, it is for you.” Joseph’s life reveals how God can use even the darkest circumstances for His purposes, underscoring

Good morning, dear friends and congregation. Today, I want to invite you on a journey to discover a place of profound inner peace, a sanctuary within that transcends the chaos and noise of our daily lives. Our guide for this journey is a powerful verse from the book of Romans, specifically Romans 8:6, which states: