Author Archives: Fred

About Fred

I am a follower of Jesus, husband and father. I am a son, brother, friend, multi-vocational pastor with Williamsburg Christian Church, TEDx alum, ethnographer, community organizer, published author, founder and president of 3e Restoration Inc, and adjunct professor at Rochester University and Regent University. I received my B.S. in Ministry/Bible at Amridge University and my Masters of Religious Education in Missional Leadership (MREML) from Rochester University. I am currently working toward my Doctorate of Ministry in Contextual Theology at Northern Seminary.

Good Intentions

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Fred

We do not have to be purposeful in harming others to do harm to others. All we must possess is a lack of compassion, empathy, and relational-boundaries. Even when I feel I am at my best I can do my … Continue reading →

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A Community That Takes Hospitality Seriously

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Fred

 “I’ve given them the glory that you gave me so that they can be one just as we are one. 23 I’m in them and you are in me so that they will be made perfectly one. Then the world will know … Continue reading →

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Divine Interruptions

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Fred

On this day in 2017 I had a providential encounter with a man from Chile. His name is Paulo. He joined us for our worship gathering the previous Sunday at WCC. He chose our Church because the uncle and aunt … Continue reading →

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The Banquet’s Ready

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Fred

Theologian Kosuke Koyama imagined Jesus says this to those who see him upon death: “You’ve had a difficult journey. You must be tired, and dirty. Let me wash your feet. The banquet’s ready.” I need that image tonight.

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Jesus

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Fred

I’m gonna say this here in case you need to see it. The God of the Christian tradition understood to be the God of heaven and earth, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob revealed as Jesus of Nazareth, loves … Continue reading →

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