It’s Here

Well it is finally here. I finished my first 2 days on staff with Grace Covenant and let me tell you, I felt overwhelmed. I felt like a new kid at a new school. I already knew everyone, but being on the other side of the fence gives you a different perspective. We have been working on the church plant for over a year now with some of the vision and direction, but know that I have 3 full days to devote to it, I kinda felt lost. Weird huh?

Anyway, I love it. I will be there for the next 12 months working with the staff doing some projects, and building a team to launch the church. The fast tract has started. I would ask all my readers to pray for us. As we start this process we will need God’s direction and favor to open doors. Please also pray that we are strategic in the process, but also do not lose sight of the relationships during the process.

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The Road

Sometimes we look ahead on the road that God has us on and we see something that catches our attention. Many times that thing tends to distract us. Often it is not a bad thing, but we take the exit and realize that there is no immediate on ramp back to the road God has us on. With no on ramp, we are forced to take a long detour to get back. When we take a way that is not a part of His plan, it often leads to a longer delay in our ultimate destination.

In my journey through the church plant process, I have had many opportunities to detour. Many of these things seem like a road that He has planned for us. By God’s grace we did not take the roads. Looking back, I can see that now. But now knowing that, I must be careful to keep focused on His destination and let Him drive. He knows where we are going and how to get there.

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