The time of this writing is Monday morning. I am preparing for the Monday evening meeting that will relaunch the church into a new way of being the church......
Hello Church,
Tonight is the night...
Tonight's relaunch of Emmanuel's ministry approach is a culmination of so many things, personally and professionally.
Professionally, as a Pastor, I like to watch people love and fall in love with the church. I like to see renewed energy and enthusiasm. I like encouraging the birth of new ideas and watch them take shape. I like watching God work in people's lives. I like empowering others and giving them the tools to succeed. I got away from all that I liked about being a Pastor. It became like a job that I grinded out day-to-day, dreading the mundane tasks of this and that. Tonight, though, is a grand return to paying attention to what I like about my work. I can't wait.
Personally, it is refreshing as well. A year ago I was considering quitting the ministry. The discouragement, frustration and all the time I spent doing yucky church stuff was enough to drive me to do anything else. But Emmanuel let me rest and listen and re-hear my Call last Summer. It worked. I pushed the reset button on my heart and soul. God refreshed me. Mentally, I am back where I should be. My priorities are in place and my determination is pointed in the right direction.
Tonight is a culmination of getting through the yucky stuff. We had 6 fantastic years followed by 3 not-so-fantastic years. I invited them to rest, listen and re-hear their Call. The result? A new vision has brought new hope and new hope brings new focus and direction.
It all culminates tonight and then moving forward....
I hope you choose to be a part of it.
God is Good,
Pastor Joe
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