Monday, April 27, 2009

A Brand New Season


This past weekend my ministry transitioned into a new season of life. After 21 amazing years of full time student ministry I am stepping into adult ministry. We announced that we will be transitioning out of Student Ministry Pastor to Life Group Pastor at Antioch Church.

Student Ministry has been so incredibly fulfilling. I could not express the joy and excitement into words of what it has meant to fulfill that call. I have so many amazing memories of changed lives and relationships I built through this avenue. I have loved it and I was 100% devoted to it! But, life is filled with seasons and I am entering into a brand new era.

My family is excited as we answer Gods call in Pastoring people through small groups. Our small groups here at Antioch Church will be called Life Groups. There is no question that life change will happen in Life Groups. Through life groups we will experience Authentic Relationships and Spiritual Growth. As I consider the time in which our nation and church are in, there is no question believers must have true relationships and discipleship going on in their life. Discipleship needs to take on a high priority for the church as it did in the book of Acts. I believe discipleship is best fulfilled in a small group setting. At Antioch Church we are taking a step forward in making this the highest priority, that is why I will be giving it my full attention.

In the coming days there will be an amazing harvest of souls into the Kingdom of God. The church must be ready for this harvest, and we must be ready to care and disciple them. Life Groups will be that vehicle of discipleship for Antioch Church.

I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive to my family during this transition season. God is at work in our land and it is important to have our Spirits in tune with what God is doing.