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About Pastor Jesse

I am someone loved by Jesus - a disciple, husband, father, pastor, and engineer. God has a mission and invites us into it. I want to do my part to encourage and equip people for life on that mission!

Introducing a Resource for Discipleship in My Context.

Introduction: Why Discipleship One day, a woman came to see me to seek some help from her pastor. After a few minutes, she made a request. “I’ve been attending some of Heather’s Bible Studies, and it’s been really good.” (That … Continue reading →

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Our Pastor’s Ordination and ECO

Just a bit of news: As the pastor of First Coast Missional Communities, I wanted to share that I am now ordained through the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, better known as ECO. Why?  This step may seem odd given that … Continue reading →

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Loving Consumers of Religious Goods and Services

“By this they will know you are my disciples, by your love for one another.” -Jesus, John 13:35 A few days ago at the gym, my friend “Joe” introduced me to “Tom” (not their real names).  Tom and Joe both attend a large church nearby.  Later, … Continue reading →

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Missional Leadership Micro-Post

Gotta talk with your people. Gotta talk with God about your people. Because in a curious turn of events, they have elected to be with you Because God helped them see what He was doing in, around, and through you. And … Continue reading →

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Five Fold Ministry – APEST

Originally posted on Learning and Launching a Missional Community:
Do you know who you have in your MC, church, or ministry?  You have been given gifts from God – and those gifts are the people who are with you.  Starting…

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