Year End Thanks and Looking Ahead

Thank you to everyone who continues to graciously invest with our ministry. We could not continue to “proclaim the Kingdom of God and teachings concerning the Lord Jesus” without your partnership. Thanks to you the Word of God continues to go forth with “all openness, unhindered.” (Acts 28:31)

With your help and the Lord’s continued grace, 2026 will allow us to continue to share the love of Christ and make disciples in an ever increasing number of places. 

Our prayer plans for 2026 include:

*Pouring into pastors and church leaders stateside, reminding them of the responsibility they have to do more than run weekly services or programs. Giving them the tools and leadership gifts to make disciples and shepherd the flock of God among them. 

*Hosting, leading and sponsoring a Pastor’s conferences in Prague, Czech Republic - equipping European leaders to “pay close attention to themselves and their teaching” as they shepherd believers in an increasingly secularized Europe. 

*Expand the network of courageous “1613” pulpits and elders - where men of God remain vigilant and alert, standing firm in the faith, preaching as courageous men and staying strong in the face of a mocking culture that sees Truth as hate. 

*Serving a network of pastors in Egypt who are hungry for discipleship and training. 

*Partnering with like-minded friends to challenge, train and assist Pastors and church leaders who are committed to increase their engagement in the public square. (Specifically Government service on the local, state and national level.) We cannot vote for righteous leaders if righteous servant leaders don’t run for public office. 

*This April 9-12th - We are going to host an amazing event for a select group of men who are interested in testing themselves physically and mentally for the purpose of growing as servant leaders. I am partnering with friends of mine who have served at the most elite level of our military and who currently serve on high level security teams. If you are interested in learning more please email [email protected]. Space is limited.           

*We will continue to host regular lunches for men whom are leading in every area of life, including the worlds of business, athletics, entertainment, politics, the home and in ministry. Make sure you are signed up at 1613project.com to get our email notifications. Our next lunch is January 13th with Olympian Johnny Quinn. RSVP to [email protected].

*August 5-11th - I will be leading a group of dads with their 13-18 year old sons in a remote part of Alaska in partnership with the quarryproject.com where I will spend extended time with the dads and then teach the boys as we strive to “form men”. In addition to exposing the boys to all the challenges and fun of the Alaskan wilderness, we will be learning skills that every man should know (from operating a chain saw, captaining a motor boat, to cooking over an open fire). I have done this the last two summers and it bore great fruit and memories with those who have joined me. Space is limited to 8 fathers and sons. Email [email protected] for more information.

Most encouraging to my Dallas Unhindered family- These last months, I have been pouring into a group of friends who are now ready to create a place where others can join us as we seek to honor Christ, serve and reach others and invite the world to “come and see” the beauty of life with Christ and obedience to His Word. If you have missed living in relationship with a passionate, courageous and faithful group of Christ followers who meet daily to practice the one anothers of Scripture and who take discipleship seriously, then we would love to connect with you. If you have missed being with me regularly as I have missed being with so many of you, this new fellowship will bring joy to us both. If you want to join in leading with us as part of a body defined by faithful teaching that transforms lives and impacts the welfare of our city - you will be pleased to know that an opportunity now awaits you to join me in this new work. While I will continue in my leadership of Unhindered and the 1613 Project, I have agreed to serve as an elder and will provide leadership and consistent teaching while we prayerfully identify other elders and pastoral leadership. If you would like to join the core that is leading this new work of God in our city, email [email protected] and we would love to share more with you. While I am thankful for all that the Lord in His grace will continue to allow me to do with Unhindered, I am thrilled to be able to invite you to join me in building a community that we can once again be proud of in our city. 

All of this can only happen through your faithfulness and investment with me in this mission best described in Acts 28:30-31. 

Thank you for your continued PRAYERS and support. 

I hope to see you soon, that “I might be encouraged by your faith and prayerfully watch yours be encouraged by mine”. (Romans 1:11-12)