1. Moving to a city with no contacts - absolutely insane
2. Relocating to a culture slightly different than Arkansas
3. Honestly having no idea what I'm doing
4. Completely relying on God to provide everything
5. Prayer becoming essential and not just "as needed" basis
6. Working with a staff
7. Doing small groups
8. Seeking to build relationships with everyone
9. Moving thousands of miles from family and only seeing them twice a year
10. Conversations with friends via e-mail and cell phone becoming the norm
11. Children crying wanting to go see their grandparents
12. Being the new guy/pastor in town
13. Finding a new college team to root for
14. Resisting the urge to launch early
15. Office being located at home forcing sermon prep to be done at Panera Bread
16. Staff meetings held at the Inspirational Care
17. Not being afraid to ask for money
3 comments:
Great thoughts. I am glad you followed the Lord to become a church planter.
I have a very serious question dealing with one of your thoughts. #13 has me intrigued and confused. I have spent time ministering in Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and now planting a church in Missippippi. I love college football, and I only root for teh best team in the world. Their colors represent the King of kings, purple, and the royalty that He is, gold. Yes, they are from my home state, Louisiana. Yes, they are the LSU Tigers. Nothing less. I can't find another team, I would have to lower my standards. You probably rooted for the little pigs of Arkansas, so I don't blame you for looking for better pastures! Love ya bro!
Keep up your efforts! I want to come up to Washington soon.
Nehemiah 8:10
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