Pastor Brian and his wife Trish have been married since 1989, have a grown daughter and son-in-law (Jennifer and Zach), and two granddaughters (Hannah and Hayleigh) who all live in Woodstock, GA. He loves Jesus, our United Methodist church, music (singing, playing trumpet, guitar, and songwriting), history (especially Civil War military history and early Methodist… Read More »

Oklahoma is the place where I was born and raised, but Southern California was where I grew up. I met and married Johnnie in Oklahoma where he was serving in the military. When we got married, we moved to California where he is a native. I attended Los Angeles City College where I majored in… Read More »

Favorite Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!   Favorite Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son – Henri Nouwen Favorite Movie: That Thing You Do! Favorite Food: Anything Italian Favorite… Read More »

Favorite Scripture – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 This is such a great reminder that everyone is created exactly the way they were meant to be and to stay true to ourself. Favorite Book – I’m a Harry Potter nerd. … Read More »

Favorite Scripture: Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite Food: Peas and Cornbread (don’t laugh) Favorite Ice Cream: Homemade Peach Something weird, strange or unusual: My favorite television shows are British crime dramas.  I like Reggaeton, too.

Favorite scripture: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  – Isaiah 41:10 Favorite book: The Forever War by Dexter Filkins Favorite food: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Favorite ice… Read More »

Favorite Scripture: Phil 4:13 Favorite Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed Favorite Food: Meat and Potatoes…but mostly potatoes Favorite Ice Cream flavor/toppings: Mint Chocolate Chip Something weird, strange or unusual: I lived in a tent for 8 weeks as part of my experience in AmeriCorps.

Favorite Scripture – I could never have one.  I’m going with Philippians 4:13 and Psalm 100. Favorite Book – I love to read so this is very hard.  But I’m going to say The Harry Potter series and Pride and Prejudice. Favorite Food – Manicotti Favorite Ice Cream flavor/topping – Haagen Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip… Read More »

Favorite SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:33   (Expanded Bible) “Seek first [Be concerned above all else with] God’s kingdom and what God wants [ his righteousness]. Then all your other needs will be met as well [these things will be given to you].”   Favorite BOOK Streams In the Desert  (Daily Devotional Readings) By Lettie B. Cowman   Favorite FOOD Southern Biscuits… Read More »

Favorite Scripture: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) Favorite Book: Usually the last one I’ve read, which in this case is… Read More »