Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Journey Continues



It's been over a month since I was last able to post an entry and today I wanted to create a post in order to let you know about something exciting God is doing!

What's Going On?:
  • God has opened up an exciting opportunity to serve at a new church plant in Hillsboro, Oregon which has been planted in partnership with the Northwest Independent Church Extension!
  • The church is Antioch Bible Church and you can check out the web site @ http://abiblechurch.org.
  • I've been offered a Pastoral Internship where I'll serving as the Executive Pastor intern and will be doing a variety of things in service to God!
Fifteen years ago I sensed God's calling on my life to serve Him and His people as a shepherd and now He is opening the door to serve Him in that capacity!

As a side note, I'll continue to work my full time job and serve / work part-time+ in the internship.

Next Steps:

  • We're currently transitioning out of the church my family have called home for the last 8 years and will be serving at the new church every Sunday beginning in September.
  • This summer we are currently serving at Antioch all but one Sunday a month and that one Sunday we are attending/serving at our old church home.
  • On August 22, 2009 my wife and I will be going for an interview before the mission board and upon approval by the board we'll be accepted into the mission (I'll be a missionary pastor) and then we'll begin raising support as we will not and do not draw an income from Antioch Bible.
  • I'll be one of three on the elder/pastoral team and we'll work closely together as a team to shepherd the flock at Antioch.
It's very humbling and such and honor to be serve The Lord and also knowing this is what He has "wired" me to do!

There is more I could share but want to keep this brief and just give you a "heads-up" regarding what God is doing and also ask for your prayers that God will bless this endeavor as I seek to humbly serve Him and that I'll be able to raise enough support to cover what my meager full-time pay is lacking so I can take better care of my family. Please also pray that God helps me be wise in balancing my time especially as I work many hours between both my full-time job and in serving at Antioch while trying to also keep my family a priority and making adequate time to serve and lead them as well. Thank you for your prayers!

Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Humbly,
rlk

3 comments:

  1. Congrats! We'll miss seeing you guys at Harvest, but it sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

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  2. Wow, what a step of faith. We'll definitely miss you around Harvest, but it sounds like God is calling you elsewhere. I will try and remember to keep you in my prayers over the next several weeks (I'm horrible at remembering, so that's why I can only commit to "trying!" :-D).

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  3. Jerry, Thanks for the sentiment. I'm excited for this opportunity to serve!

    Aaron,

    Thank you as well. We are walking in faith. Thanks for your trying to keep us in your prayers as we need them as prayer is one of the if not the biggest areas of support that we need!

    God Bless you both, brothers!

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