AC 2009

In just one more day the North Carolina Annual Conference will begin.  This year has its issues.  First the regionalization of the United States under the amendments to the Constitution.  Second, this year I'm an elder and seeking God's voice.  Too often, I've seen & heard people go to the microphones for the express desire to hear their voices and wisdom.  Both tend to be overrated.  Third, Adam Hamilton will be speaking on leadership Friday afternoon & evening.  Fourth, visiting with old friends.  

In addition, I'm trying to get ready to move.  A little behind, but working to make it.  Don't really have a choice, have to be out by June 23rd.  

Off to the races we go.

Turning the Corner

     It's June 5th and in less than 17 days I will be in a new church.  The last few weeks have been filled.  Tying ministries down for my successors to grab on and begin to own.  Yes, I have successors--my responsibilities have been split between two individuals--Contemporary Worship to one & Youth to another.  Youth has been handed off and the new Youth Director has hit the ground running.  Praise the Lord!  Thursday, I spent considerable time with my successor as Associate Pastor.  She is excited and I'm looking forward to her taking the reigns on June 23rd.  

     I understand more the "in between times" we preach about as I'm between ministries.  Yet Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, I had my first dream about my new church.  I don't remember anything of the dream other than it involved my new church.  (Yes, I have dreams & nightmares about my present church--God still uses dreams to speak).  

     So I'm trying extra hard to begin to respond to the Holy Spirit's leading on Pine Valley.  My prayer time is beginning to be shaped by praying for the leaders and more than that praying that I will seek God's will rather than implementing my plans.  

     As such, I hope to begin using this blog to pour out my thoughts as I seek God's mind for His church.  

     I'm given to believe that all new appointments come with thorny questions.  I expect no difference in this new appointment.  I'll see how the questions come up and more importantly how they are resolved.  

    Let the journey begin.