Hello,
My name is Mike Shingler and I am new both to this discussion board and to discussion boards in general. I'm still sort of "feeling my way around" the sight. I am a pastor in an independent Baptist church and would identify myself as a "reforming" Baptist. I've been through a long (and sometimes painful) process of developing and altering my understanding of Scripture and theology. So, in many ways, being "reformed" is a new thing for me. In fact, as I have my former presuppositions challenged and realigned, I sometimes feel like my world is crumbling around me. I have often desired personal interaction and challenge from peers who are basically "like-minded." That is what drew me to this board. I hope to be used in sharpening and encouraging others with the insights I've gleaned, and I hope you all will challenge me and help me to a thoroughly equipped servant of God who "rightly divides the Word of Truth."

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Mike Shingler
Pastor: Steep Hollow Baptist Church (SBC)
Bryan, TX