I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf. Romans 15:30 An opening came up at Park Ave over Christmas break as a longtime PTM family had moved away. So I brought the matter […]
We aren’t going anywhere… by Kajsa
Ladonald* is an angry young man. He has perfected the art of the scowl. From the moment he walks into Faith United until the time he leaves, the frown never leaves his handsome face. With every compliment, suggestion, comment, question or gentle correction I am met with a blank stare, averted eyes, or a turning […]
Authentic Manhood by Chan Sheppard
No matter where one grows up, gaining an understanding of “authentic manhood” is not easy. Growing up in a low income area without an involved father makes it nearly impossible. Having Jonathan Allen intern at PTM for the entire year while he works on his MSW has given some of our young men another opportunity […]
Summer SaLT 2015 by Nicole Odom
This summer, thanks to a grant from Bank of America, Preston Taylor Ministries was able to partner with 5 different companies to provide valuable work experience for 8 students – 7 of them rising sophomores and juniors in high school and 1 a sophomore in college. The companies that we worked with included Nashville Sporting […]
Helping the “Little Kids” by Chan Sheppard
On the very first day of PTM’s summer program, J’Twan walked in the Wilson Center and pronounced, “I get to help the little kids.” J’Twan (goes by the stage name of Applesauce) is going into the 5th grade. He is participating in RISE this summer which is housed at Park Avenue Baptist Church. As part […]