Since you’re here, you might as well learn something about me. My name is William, and the most accurate description that I strive for is a servant of God. I’m a husband to Lisa, a father of three children, and a pastor to many.
At the end of my days, it will be enough if others can say that I was faithful. Between now and then, I want to live a simple life with no room for drama, spare rooms for more grace, and compassion for broken people.
Since 1991, Lisa has been the beauty I’ve been beholding.
She’s a godly wife and a beautiful mother to our family. My Alabama Belle is close enough to perfect for me. She’s made me a better man as we have grown together through marriage, parenthood, and ministry. I’m more in love with her today than when we first met.
We’ve been given to the ministry since 1994.
Of course, this servanthood has grown and developed over time. At my core, I’m a pastor. God has called me to serve as Lead Pastor of Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment, Florida. This places us in the beautiful Gulf Coast region of northwest Florida. Immediately prior, I spent seven years as Mission USA Administrator, traveling the southeast and keeping office hours in Griffin, Georgia. And before that call, I spent twelve consecutive years as a bivocational pastor in the scenic foothills of Calhoun County, Alabama.
This site is a home for some of my thoughts on this journey. Basically, whatever is flowing through my heart is what I write about. I love to teach and encourage others.
If you’d like to be more connected, follow me on Twitter or Instagram. If you’re up for a lighthearted and fun read, click over and peruse 7 Random Facts About Me.
I trust you’ll enjoy this tiny sliver of the internet as I aim to provide balanced leadership through these blog posts. Sign up for email delivery to receive each new piece as it is published (usually only once a week on Saturday mornings).
Lastly, let me give you a disclaimer.
The flexibility of ministry allows me to write and maintain this site. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of any particular organization. Counsel, information, and suggestions offered are given solely on a use-at-your-own-risk basis. I will not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses coming from their use.
Now carry on and make this a great day!
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I love your Who I am Page. It looks like you’ve been doing this a little longer than I. It’s funny, so many of us claim to be introverts. Perhaps, this is our one way to really be out there, huh? Thanks for visiting my post.
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I appreciate your reading and commenting on this page. The blogging world is filled with introverts. Personally, when leading a worship service or preaching a sermon, you’d never know it. It takes a great deal of regular downtime for me to sustain the emotional energy needed to do public ministry. You might also enjoy this post. Thanks for the return follow. I look forward to reading your future posts. https://williamstricklandblog.wordpress.com/2015/11/01/in-light-of-who-i-am/
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I know, I am a teacher, used to be over the music ministry, conducted the choir, so I really get it. But I can easily be home. I have to force myself to do some things, although, it is getting easier. I will check out that post.
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Thanks much for following my blog William, I hope you find a blessing there!
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Thank you for choosing to follow my blog, William! May our Lord bless all you, your family and you ministry. 🙂
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I would like to follow you by email, I don’t care for social network’s I’m not on Facebook or twitter, or any others, but I would like to read more of your post.
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That’s great! Welcome to “a different perspective” and feel free to read and forward these posts as much you’d like.
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Dear Brother William,
Greetings from Nakapiripirit District of karamoja sub region Uganda, hopping that this msg finds you in good health.
Man of God we wish to invite you and your beautiful wife to be chief and assistant speakers in our Woman Annual Conference.
Kindly advise
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Thank you for the invitation, but we must kindly decline the offer. Our commitments here are keeping us continuously busy. May God add abundant blessings to your continued ministry to the people of your region.
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