Introduction: Ongoing Theological Work and Ministry Formation
This monthly update provides a structured overview of ongoing work in theological writing, pastoral ministry, recovery discipleship, and global church formation. These projects are unified by a central aim: equipping the Church through sustained theological reflection and practical discipleship.
Much of this work is intentionally long-term and formative, prioritizing depth over immediacy. As such, this update serves less as a performance summary and more as a record of vocational stability, theological integration, and faithful continuity.
Formational Writing and Theological Publishing
Significant progress continues across multiple writing and publishing efforts situated at the intersection of academic theology and applied ministry contexts.
A revised book proposal for the monograph Divine Impassibility and the Holy Spirit: Nicene Retrieval, Divine–Human Interaction, and the Healing Work of God has been completed. This project, emerging from dissertation research, advances a constructive theological argument that divine impassibility secures the consistency and efficacy of God’s redemptive activity.
Additional academic contributions include:
- An article on the twentieth-century rise of theological passibility, currently under review at Evangelical Quarterly
- A submission to the Journal of Reformed Theology on divine impassibility and pneumatology
- A forthcoming book review in Bulletin of Biblical Research
Ongoing writing projects also include:
- The development of a Recovery Ministry Handbook
- A published Covenant Theology review series in The Ledger
- The article Divine Jealousy, Impassibility, and Covenant Fidelity, engaging contemporary theology in dialogue with classical sources such as Thomas Aquinas
- Monthly Blog post, currently from the book of Hebrews, can be found here.
Collectively, these works contribute to the retrieval and application of classical Christian doctrine in contemporary pastoral settings.
Local Discipleship and Recovery Ministry
Recovery ministry continues to function as a central context for pastoral care, spiritual formation, and leadership development.
Recent developments include:
- The completion of a Pastor’s Step Study cohort, marked by participant testimony and follow-up engagement
- Weekly Celebrate Recovery gatherings, including teaching, testimonies, and structured lessons
- Preparation for a regional Leadership Summit in Nashville, emphasizing long-term ministry sustainability
In addition to weekly programming, the ministry is developing a guided seven-day prayer devotional, designed to strengthen communal spiritual life and theological reflection.
These efforts reflect an integrated approach to ministry that holds together discipleship, accountability, and theological formation.
Global Church and Theological Education
International ministry initiatives continue to expand, particularly in Central America and beyond.
Recent and upcoming developments include:
- HTI Nicaragua: Church history teaching and leadership development sessions in Somotillo
- Ongoing expansion into additional Central American contexts
- A developing pastoral training school in Colombia, modeled on existing curriculum structures
- A scheduled international planning trip (August 22–30, 2026)
Further global engagement includes collaboration with Ethné Global Services, supporting mission work in Nigeria focused on medical and educational outreach.
These initiatives underscore the growing importance of contextualized theological education and global partnership in the contemporary Church.
Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoral Engagement
This season includes a range of teaching and pastoral ministry opportunities, both locally and internationally.
Recent and upcoming activities include:
- Teaching within Celebrate Recovery gatherings, including “Admit” and “Confess”
- Participation in cross-cultural ministry contexts, including teaching for a Japanese audience
- Preparation for upcoming testimony presentations and pastoral engagement opportunities
In addition, work is underway to revise a Counseling Theory and Methods course in preparation for the Fall 2026 academic term.
Ongoing Study and Theological Research
Sustained study remains foundational to all writing and ministry activity.
Current areas of focus include:
- Continuation of Year Two in the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan
- Engagement with contemporary works in suffering, theology, and spiritual formation
- Study of patristic and Byzantine theologians, including Gregory Palamas and Maximus the Confessor
- Continued preparation for a structured, long-term reading plan of Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics
Future research will concentrate on:
- The doctrine of the imago Dei
- Theological anthropology and sin
- The integration of theology with counseling methodologies, particularly Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Why This Work Matters
Across writing, teaching, recovery ministry, and global partnerships, the unifying goal remains deep, sustained Christian formation.
This work seeks to:
- Equip leaders for faithful, long-term ministry
- Integrate theological depth with practical discipleship
- Foster multiplication through teaching and leadership development
Whether in local recovery settings or international theological training, the objective is consistent:
to form persons who are capable of forming others for service in the Church and in the world.
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Pastoral Counseling Disclaimer: Any spiritual or pastoral guidance offered through this ministry is provided solely in my capacity as an ordained Christian minister. Such guidance is religious and pastoral in nature and is not intended as professional mental health counseling or psychotherapy. I do not offer clinical services, diagnosis, or treatment, and I am not a licensed counselor or therapist in the State of Oklahoma. Those seeking mental health care are encouraged to consult a licensed mental health professional.