Moving

Transitioning in Ministry

We all face transitions in life. I have faced numerous transitions growing up as a "PK" (pastor's kid) and throughout my college experience. You meet people who become lifelong friends. You make lifelong memories with friends that impact eternity. One thing that remains a constant is relationships. Ministry is all about relationships. I have served the past 3 years with wonderful people at Watermark Church in Ashford, Alabama. It has been great to see lives changed because of Jesus Christ. The Watermark church family has been great to us. I believe the foundation that God has laid at Watermark will continue to improve in the days ahead. We are sad to move from friends in Alabama but we are thankful to transition to a new ministry. It is bittersweet. We are transitioning into a new ministry opportunity starting May 1st. We have sought God's will on the future and have accepted the call to lead the student ministry at Church @ the Springs in Ocala, Florida. My prayer is that many become fully devoted followers of Jesus! I'm blown away that God allows us to be a part of what He is doing. I am not worthy but He is.

We are also grateful to be near my mother-in-law as she undergoes treatment for cancer. My prayer is that we can be an encouragement to her during this time. We are grateful for baby Micah to make an appearance in September!

God has been faithful to help us find a home in Ocala and possibly rent out our home before we move this next week. It is amazing how God has orchestrated every detail of our transition. It is simply God revealing more of His character, plan and purpose. Please pray that I will stay faithful to His calling.

My life passage is Philippians 3:12-14:

 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

 

 

Update on life

Life has been flying by lately...

  • We are moving into our house this weekend! It is our first home, so we are excited
  • Almost finished with the first half of the semester for seminary - 2-3 papers a week is wearing on me!
  • Youth Pastor Summit was awesome - favorite speaker was David Ferguson - He prayed with me and really spoke into my life.
  • Right after the conference on day 1, they give out free tickets to Islands of Adventure/Universal Studios! We got to ride the Hulk twice! Had a great time bringing my wife, Cassidy and friends Josh and Ellen!!

  • Baptizing two students this Sunday - thankful to see God changing lives!
  • Cassidy's new CD "New Day" is in process of being duplicated - PRE-ORDER a CD!
  • Heidi (golden retriever puppy) is growing fast! I'm training her to be a good gun dog!
  • Finishing up plans for a Disciple-NOW beach retreat on April 9-11! Excited to have a weekend focused on students learning to live a lifestyle of worship. My brother Jeff is coming to speak, younger brother Justin will lead "Late Nite" and Tim and Em will lead worship!
  • Praying for our Puerto Rico Mission trip this June. I'm taking 31 students and parents for a week to build homes and share the gospel.
  • Last but not least. At the conference this last few days, I saw some great hairstyles, outfits and looks of youth pastors! I love what I'm able to do and enjoy hanging out with youth workers. The video below is awesome and very true!