Questions & Answers

In reading the Scripture recently, I have been struck by the fact that our Lord Jesus was often engaged in question and answer sessions.  His teaching method was not mere monologue; it included dialogue.  He was a preacher, for sure, but he also welcomed interaction.  The give and take of questions and answers was essential to his disciple-making method.

This Sunday, I plan to address a second of the questions most frequently asked by newcomers to Ingleside.  Can you guess what the question might be?  Come ready to listen, to learn . . . and to ask a question.

Discipleship and Small Groups Pastor

I’m pleased to report that Dr. David Peterson has accepted my invitation to join our team as our Discipleship and Small Groups Pastor.  Let me tell you a bit about him.

David is 35 years old, his wife is Christy, and they have two children, McKenzie (10) and Nathaniel (7).  David is a graduate of Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas (B.A., 1995), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas (Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages, 1999), and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (Doctor of Ministry, 2004).

Most recently, David has served as Pastor of First Baptist Church of North Zulch, Texas (2004-2008).  Prior to that, he was the Associate Pastor/Minister of Education and Students at First Baptist Church of Springtown, Texas (1996-2004).

David’s wife, Christy, holds the Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas A&M University.  David and his family moved to Macon in June for Christy to begin a residency program in pediatrics at The Medical Center.  They have been attending Ingleside regularly for the past two months.  David also has a family connection at Ingleside.  Paul Peterson, one of our current Overseers, is David’s uncle.

Our conversation with David actually began in January of this year.  We have interviewed him extensively over the past 6 weeks, and he preached at Midweek this past Wednesday night.  Because he is already in town, David’s first day on our Ingleside staff was actually this past Monday, October 6.

Please join me in offering a warm welcome to the Petersons and praying the Lord’s favor as David begins this new chapter of ministry.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday, and I am so thankful for your partnership in the gospel.  I am convinced that the best is yet to come!

Your Pastor and Friend,