Author: Brian Haynes

I serve Jesus for the restoration of people, families, and churches. I am a student of the Bible and a sojourner of ancient paths. I am a disciple-maker, a preacher, and a writer. I love all people. I am honored to call Angela my wife, Hailey, Madelyn, and Eden my daughters, and Houston, Texas my home. I am on a kingdom assignment as the lead pastor at Bay Area Church.

Parenting Concern #1: We Worship our Children

by Brian Haynes on April 12, 2019 in America, Home, Parenting • 2 Comments

We worship our kids. Consequently they could believe they are the center of the universe. Worship Jesus instead. Adore Jesus as, not only the center of the universe, but its Creator. He is worthy of our worship. Our children are not. No one wants to raise children who think they are god. Entitlement sort of smells bad to everyone. Yet,…

5 concerns for American parenting and consequently 5 concerns for the next generation…

by Brian Haynes on April 10, 2019 in America, Home, Parenting • 5 Comments

5 concerns I have for American parenting: 1. We worship our kids 2. We pursue talent development over faith development. 3. We allow gaming and social media too early and in excess. 4. We don’t give our kids permission to fail. 5. We offer them religion instead of Jesus. Because of these 5 #parenting concerns, consequently… 5 concerns I have…

Today, for MLK…

by Brian Haynes on January 21, 2019 in America • 0 Comments

Today in the United States, we celebrate MLK day. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man, husband, father, pastor, and leader whose courageous faith and non-violent, revolutionary spirit brought hope and healing to America. Many years after his tragic death, most inspiring to me, is Dr. King’s legacy, which continues to move American culture toward equal rights for all men…