“But thanks be to God who has given us the victory through Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord … Read More
Electing our Next Archbishop: A Call to Prayer & Fasting
As you may know, Archbishop Foley Beach will retire as Archbishop this June. The ACNA’s College of Bishops will gather in Conclave prior to the summer’s Provincial Assembly, for a time of prayer and discernment over who God is calling to be our next Archbishop. It is our responsibility to pray for who God will raise up in this season. It is an important moment; there are lots of challenges facing us. Who is God calling to serve? Archbishop Foley has asked that we enter into a time of prayer and fasting about that decision. Will you join me in setting aside a time each week, as the Lord leads, from now until June 20, to fast and pray that I and my brother bishops would have wisdom and discern God’s will, and know who He is calling?
Remember the Good News — a Lent 2024 Encouragement from the Bishop
Dear brothers and sisters of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese,
As we hit the two-week mark of our journey through Lent, I want to share with you a brief message of encouragement. The season may rightfully be solemn, but by no means should it be joyless.
Making Christ Jesus Known
Happy New Year, Gulf Atlantic Diocese! I pray your 2024 has started well and also that you are thriving in the Season of Epiphany. I love the season of Epiphany’s emphasis on Making Christ Jesus known, that he might be worshiped and obeyed from our neighborhoods to the ends of the Earth.…
“Fifty Flourishing” in Five Years: Announcing the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
I want to share with you about the future of our Diocese and the new Strategic Plan. But before I do that I want to tell you that, having visited most of our 42 churches over the last twelve months, I have personally seen: God raising up new leaders among us, God addressing our desire to reach the next generation of the Church, and God drawing others from outside our tribe tooling us up for a new season of growth.
On Sabbath Rest and Re-Creation
Greetings Gulf Atlantic Diocese, I am writing to you between another glorious week at Camp Araminta and my last week of vacation. This year at our Camp, we saw wonderful responses by campers commiting to … Read More
Looking Ahead: Reflections on GAFCON IV and our Strategic Planning Process
Dear people of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese: It has been a very full two months since I last wrote you at Easter! Five visits to parishes in three states, two ordinations, an American Anglican Council … Read More
The Lord is Risen!
What a joy it is to have walked the way of the Cross with all of you through Lent and now rejoice in our hope in the Risen Lord Jesus. It was my privilege to participate in several of our congregations through the weeks of Lent. What a joy to see your faithfulness in worship.
Bishop’s Epiphany Letter: A Season of Revelation
My prayer is that more and more we are learning to stand together, in spirit and mind, proclaiming to North America the transforming Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Lord has Made His Home Among Us (Christmas 2022)
As we prepare for the celebration of our Lord’s Incarnation, I find myself especially focused on God’s willingness to dwell among us (John 1:14).
Mission Momentum (October ’22 Communique Article)
I write to you with much on my heart. First, the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. Second, my experience of a wonderful time at the New Wineskins Conference. Third, I’m pleased to announce our new Canon for Global Mission.