Yeah, that about sums it up. Which are you?

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This Sunday, I will step into a role I have never experienced before. I will become the senior pastor at The ROCK. I have a few qualifications for this role.

• I grew up in our senior pastor’s home
• I have a strong relationship with Christ
• I know how to hear Him speaking to me
• I burn with a desire to see our city changed
• I was here the first Sunday in 1988
• I have faithfully served the vision of our senior pastor for 20 years
• Over 17 of those in a staff role
• More than 14 of them as a pastor
• I have directly overseen or served in a key role of quite a few ministries during this time
  • Youth
  • Children
  • Men
  • Prayer
  • Small Groups
  • Ushers
  • Greeters
  • Tech
  • Advertising
  • Inner City Outreach
  • Marketing
  • Worship
• I have been a key part of casting vision for The ROCK for the last 3 years
• I have shared a substantial part of the teaching role for the last few years
• I have helped raise up leaders and train them for their roles in ministry

Here is what I do not have.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN A SENIOR PASTOR!

The closer I get to Sunday, the more I realize the weight my father has carried for this ministry for over 20 years. You can be very close to the leader and still not understand the load they carry. I know I am ready to step into this role, even though I know it carries a whole new level of weight and responsibility.

How can I trust that I am ready? The man who has carried the mantle of leadership for the last 20 years is the same man who taught, guided, corrected, disciplined and cheered me on. He is the only one at The ROCK who understands what it takes to lead and he believes in me.

Thank you, Dad. I’m going to lead by the example you have already set. You are great man and I am honored to follow in your footsteps.

So, dear readers, what will you be doing in four days?

“If you REALLY believe in the saving power of Jesus Christ then why in the world would you show up at church every single Sunday without a carload of people who need Him?” ~ Brad Cooper via Perry Noble

What will you do with this quote? Discuss…

photo courtesy Millie Holloman

Today, I realized that I have not updated everyone on Jennifer’s progress. Today, she went for her second appointment with the Occupational Therapist for the continued weakness in her right arm and hand. They expect her to have three weeks of therapy.

The neurologist is changing up some of Jen’s meds. We believe these changes will make a huge difference with her energy, focus and strength.

Jen took last week off to spend with the boys before school starts back tomorrow. But, she was back in the office today in full force. I’m not sure I will be able to keep up with her much longer. So, pray for me too!

Thank you to everyone who has prayed, called and shown support for us. You are all amazing! God is faithful and Jen is getting closer to the full healing God has promised us!

She will be completely healed!