Yesterday marked three years ago that Jen left a very successful career in nursing, take a pay cut and become my assistant. When I wooed her away from the hospital, she was working on her master’s degree. It was a huge step for her to leave what she had known to step into the fray with me.

About ten months ago, she took another huge step as she took over Kid’s ROCK. She moved from my assistant to the leader of our children’s ministry without a pay raise. She did this at a time when it was ailing. She took over when the budget had very little money. She took it when volunteer morale was low. She said yes during a very difficult time in our church and she performed a miracle.

Now our children’s ministry is growing like crazy. She leads an amazing team of volunteers every week. She has resourced our teachers, started a mural on both sides of a 200′ hallway and created an exciting atmosphere every week!

Why would anyone do this kind of thing? It was because she believed in the vision God had given us for our church. She believed in the dream and she has given her life for it.

Jen, I could not have made it the last three years without you by my side. Thank you for your willingness to leave the known for the unknown. Thank you for stepping up to the challenge. Thank you for believing in the dream. Thank you for letting God use you.

Thank you for three amazing years. Our church loves you and is forever grateful for what you have accomplished. But, I love you more.