We have some big news to announce: I’ve accepted the call of Immanuel Community Church in Aloha, Oregon, to be their pastor! I’m humbled even to be considered in the first place, let alone be chosen as pastor. I’m amazed and grateful that God would use me to shepherd His flock. I consider pastoring [...]
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Breaking News…
Posted in my life, pastoral search, prayer on August 7, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Request for Prayer
Posted in my life, pastoral search, prayer on July 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My wife and I need your prayers right now. I’m currently candidating to be the pastor of a church in the area (close to the school where I teach)! I preached there this morning and will preach there again the following two Sundays. After each of the services, and event is planned to help [...]
Encouraged by God’s Good Providence
Posted in discouragement, pastoral search, providence, waiting on March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In His good providence this last week, God encouraged me not to give up, lose heart, and be discouraged. I’ve been out of the pastorate for 14 months and counting. So far, the search for my next pastoral ministry hasn’t turned up much. In fact, it’s been slow, very slow. It’s also been discouraging. I [...]
