I appreciate your story! I don’t know if my story compares, but in my 50s, I was in a fulfilling position at a public library, making the best money in my life. We were looking at an early retirement for me in the not too distant future. I had pastored full time in the past and was currently part time at a church, but came to a fork in the road where I felt God was leading me back into full time ministry. I offered myself up to that, and know I am in the center of his will, five years later. God is precious!
Hi Kevin! Thank you for this comment; I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you also for sharing a bit of your story. I'd love to hear more about your current ministry. If you have some time, send me an email. Many blessings as you continue to do everything in love!
Sure Steve! I doubt you remember me, but a few years ago I was conducting the NMI services at a small Nazarene church near Memphis - Cypress Creek Nazarene in Marion, Arkansas. I think you and Tamara were doing a tour of the North Arkansas district and you came to the church there. I was pastoring a small United Methodist church at the same time. It only met on Sunday morning, and Carol and I were members at Marion and attended there for their evening services. Anyway, in 2017 we went to a full-time United Methodist charge here in Missouri and have been here ever since. It is a turbulent time in the United Methodist Church and the church world in general, but God is good and will lead in days ahead. I have lost track - are you here in the states for a while or for good? God bless!
I do remember that service, though it was quite some time ago....our daughter, who was quite small then, just graduated from high school last week! I have been following some of what is going on in the UMC. Prayers for you and your local congregation there.
This brings back so many memories of our own decision to become part of the CJIMS experience.
Thank you for sharing.
And I have very fond memories of knowing your family during that time!
I appreciate your story! I don’t know if my story compares, but in my 50s, I was in a fulfilling position at a public library, making the best money in my life. We were looking at an early retirement for me in the not too distant future. I had pastored full time in the past and was currently part time at a church, but came to a fork in the road where I felt God was leading me back into full time ministry. I offered myself up to that, and know I am in the center of his will, five years later. God is precious!
Hi Kevin! Thank you for this comment; I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you also for sharing a bit of your story. I'd love to hear more about your current ministry. If you have some time, send me an email. Many blessings as you continue to do everything in love!
Sure Steve! I doubt you remember me, but a few years ago I was conducting the NMI services at a small Nazarene church near Memphis - Cypress Creek Nazarene in Marion, Arkansas. I think you and Tamara were doing a tour of the North Arkansas district and you came to the church there. I was pastoring a small United Methodist church at the same time. It only met on Sunday morning, and Carol and I were members at Marion and attended there for their evening services. Anyway, in 2017 we went to a full-time United Methodist charge here in Missouri and have been here ever since. It is a turbulent time in the United Methodist Church and the church world in general, but God is good and will lead in days ahead. I have lost track - are you here in the states for a while or for good? God bless!
I do remember that service, though it was quite some time ago....our daughter, who was quite small then, just graduated from high school last week! I have been following some of what is going on in the UMC. Prayers for you and your local congregation there.