4 great years

Don't worry, I'm not going to title all of my postings based on the amount of years related to the topic of conversation. It's just that there are so many emotions wrapped around each season of my life that I can't title it anything less broad.

These past four years that I have had the privilege to serve at Providence have been a blessing to both Rebecca and me in many ways. First and foremost, Providence has been a confidence builder for us. You took a chance on an unproven youth pastor that you really only needed for about nine months. But as God would have it, we were a perfect match. And now, over four years later, I'm departing PUMC with some of my fondest memories. With the ever present support of Jimmy [and Allan], I was able to withstand and grow from the many trials that are a part of the job. I didn't only grow from the trials and/or failures however; I also grew from the successes. Fortunately I had more personal wins than personal failures. All of these experiences taught Rebecca and me that not only is this certainly what we have to do with our lives, but that God has equipped us with what it takes to succeed. -of course in the ministry, only God can define successful.

Thank you to all the kids that have ever passed through the doors of any IMPACT Student Ministries function. And a bigger thank you to the ones that passed through more than once!

Providence will remain close to my heart.

3 short years.

It's hard to believe but September 06 is the beginning of my seminary career. Rebecca and I have worked hard for this next season of our lives. Even though we're leaving people that we dearly love, I can't imagine not doing this. I'm concerned about all the hours of study required, but I can hardly wait to get started. Having the opportunity to study these topics in this community is an honor and a privilege. I have the deepest respect for what Rebecca and I are about to undertake.

When I received the phone call giving us the opportunity to move to the bubble, I had no idea I would become so attached to the group - and the bubble. But I did. That's how I know it's God's plan of us to move to KY because I wouldn't have budged for anything less.

As Bo said, I'm just moving - I'm not dying. So use this to stay connected.