The Origin

How could God pull a stunt like this? I never wanted to pastor, and I thought He understood and agreed with me. So, no one could be more shocked than me when God confirmed in my spirit that I was to organize a church in Houston. The fight was on; I was armed with plenty of great reasons and excuses why I was completely wrong for a pastor’s position, to which God replied, “I knew everything about you before I chose you.” I reminded Him of my inadequacies and all that I don’t know, to which He replied, “That’s also part of why I chose you because when I’m finished, everyone will know without a doubt that I did it because you aren’t smart enough.” I asked, “Who in their right mind would follow me as a pastor?” He replied, “You just do what I say and let Me build the congregation.” He assured me He was going to tremendously bless this effort and so I embrace this assignment nervously, but with excitement and enthusiasm. I’m foolish enough to completely trust Him.

The church has been the most important influence in my life, yet I had mixed emotions about it because it was the place where I was both helped and hurt the most. I longed for a church with a nonjudgmental atmosphere, where I could feel convicted without feeling condemned, where I could bring my brokenness, my issues, and my mess, and find compassion, healing and nurture. I yearned for a church where everyone wasn’t pretending to be holier than they were, while gossiping about everyone else’s shortcomings. I wished for a church that would provide refuge rather than inflict wounds. Little did I know that God was instilling in me a vision that would come to be known as The F.O.R.T., the safe place to be transformed and transparent. So, I am humbled and honored to announce the birth of this vision. You can look at me and tell this won’t be the usual, traditional type church. I believe I’m part of a radical move of God in the Body of Christ to shift the focus from having church to really being the church. So yes, you can come as you are, but you won’t stay as you are.

Welcome to The F.O.R.T. Church!