Me?
52, and loving it. And no, this is not a recent picture. Like many other authors do on their book jacket pictures, this one is from an earlier time, 1989, on the day I graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Baby boomer
Houston Texans fan, though I committed to be a fan of the Arizona Cardinals when they moved into my home state, that hasn’t been worth mentioning much until lately, though I do still wear my Cardinals jerseys on occasion (actually I got them out of the bottom of the drawer a month or so ago!).
Second chair minister in a mid-sized, inner city Southern Baptist church with both contemporary and traditional styles of worship.
B.A. in History and English from Grand Canyon University, which is now an independent, non-denominational Christian university but which was once owned and operated by the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention, M.A.R.E. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, planning to start D.Min. in the fall.
I am a member of the St. Louis Cardinal Nation, and I have a membership card to prove it! When the Cardinals are not playing the Arizona Diamondbacks, I cheer for them, too.
Christian since age 22, Southern Baptist all my life
I like the music of the 70’s and 80’s, and I like CCM and Southern Gospel
I love Friday night high school football. I’m part of the Wildcat Nation of University of Arizona football, though living in Houston, I go to Rice and U of H games.
World Changers, NAMB’s hands-on student missions project, rocks.
email: deepintheheart2009@gmail.com
12 Comments
October 20, 2006 at 7:10 pm
Lee, I saw your comments on Micah’s website. My wife’s family lived in Tucson from 74-81. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson.
Paul
October 22, 2006 at 8:20 pm
Greetings, best wishes and prayers to you in your new ministry in Wisconsin.
November 6, 2006 at 8:41 am
Lee:
What are you doing at present? Our church is looking for an “Executive Pastor” who will be responsible for Education and Administration.
Check http://www.fbcpelham.com to see the church.
Email me if this rings any bells.
mighty@charter.net
April 21, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Lee,
I noticed your comment on Kevin Bussey’s blog concerning SBC (and participation in such). I’ve been an IMB worker, and have mixed emotions about all that has gone on in recent years. At the same time, I’ve felt almost abandoned by them since we felt the Lord’s leadership to return to the ‘States (still have a strong bent toward missions, and many friends among former colleagues still serving and not). My wife and I will be attending the convention this year, mainly because we can leave the kids with my folks on the way, and we’ll get to see some of those friends and colleagues from the IMB because of this year’s emphasis on former CIS nations. Hope to see you there and hope that God can give you a reason to plug back in to the SBC (without compromising).
May 26, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Lee, I’ve never read your blog before, very impressed, please call me so we can visit, 325-659-4102
Thanks,
David Currie
Texas Baptists Committed
June 11, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Hi Lee.
Found you via Kevin’s blog. Though I live in Temple, TX now, Houston is my home town. I’m in my late 40’s, am also an alum (of sorts) of the UofH. I was glad to see the Coogs do so well and the drafting of Mr. Kolb into the NFL. I’m an avid ‘Stros fan and keep hoping the Texans will stop breaking my heart year after year!
I’ve added you to my blogroll and will be back often.
Blessings,
David.
June 27, 2007 at 4:00 pm
I found this through a friend after we talked about the infamous Baptist faith not being able to dance, and well, we both agreed with your statement that dancing and everything else is inherently sinful just what it may lead to if in the wrong hands.
Although it probably is premature to say that I disagree with saying that I am just a “baptist” even though I am, I would rather say I am a reformist, which is somewhat contentious to say at my church. Our church is what I would call old school because the senior pastors don’t follow that line of thought even though the Scripture talks about the depravity of man, limited atonement, and the like…
So how does your church (the people and its leaders) handle reformed theology since it seems like most theological seminaries don’t follow it?
June 27, 2007 at 4:19 pm
We have a mix of people in our church of differing theological backgrounds. Some lean toward reformed theology, though I would say, by and large, the majority are less than three point Calvinists. That would describe me as well.
What the scripture talks about is one thing, what it says is quite another. As you well know, there is quite a difference of opinion on what scripture writers actually did say about those issues, particularly unconditional election, limited atonement and irresistable grace. My own disagreement with reformed theology starts at limited atonement.
September 8, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Hi Lee,
I’m a recently divorced woman who was married to the Baptist preacher’s son. Brilliant man — met him at Rice University. EVERYTHING was Baptist. Including the man he ran off with in the small Baptist church in our neighborhood. My ex was the song leader, his flame the pianist. Of course, nothing is going on, I was just the heathen not Baptist.
Anyway, as if I am not masochist enough, I am now the cook for another Baptist church. I am again in the midst of people who are judgmental (like why can’t you get a full time job at the age of 47?) yet see so little correctable in themselves. And accusations laced with viciousness.
So, I ask: what is it with Baptists that they are so mean? Seriously. I’ll probably be fired from there even though I am a superb cook and they know it, but I just don’t get it — the why of how they interact
One look at a pictorial directory shows folks who look like they have been sucking on lemons for a lifetime.
Marrying David was my mistake. But I still do not understand the mentality of Baptists and hope that Jesus is nothing like him.
September 9, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I am so sorry that your experience with Baptist people has not been good. Unfortunately, like all other churches and church groups, we have individuals among us who wear our name, but do not reflect our values. Fortunately, neither the cause of Christ nor the image put forth by Baptist Christians depends on those people.
I’ve had the experience of being part of Baptist congregations where the life and spirit had been snuffed out, and selfish ambition had taken over. I’ve served on the staff of a couple of those, and it isn’t fun. On the other hand, I have been in Baptist churches that are full of life, seek the heart of God, and strive to reflect Christ in all they do. It depends on the attitude of the leadership and the sense of mission and purpose with which they lead their congregation.
The experience you had with your former husband is also not a reflection of Baptist values, or of the way Baptist practice their faith. His moral failure is his own responsibility, and if the church did not step up and support you afterward, shame on them.
I’m sure that our church would appreciate the opportunity to minister to you.
January 26, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Lee -
Long time, no write. Hey, I’m getting married this summer and then moving to Houston with my husband-to-be, Tony Grubaugh, sometime this summer. We are going to be doing multi-housing ministry there, and I will also be looking for an attorney position. All that to say … we’d love to hook up with you regarding ministry and career networking opportunities as we are headed into the area. Please e-mail me if you would: dhawker1@swbell.net
Thanks!
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