Well, after 2 months of silence, I have returned........(moment for those of you faithful to my blog posts in the past, to stand back up).
I have been extremely busy over the past two months; getting my life in order, meeting with people much wiser than myself, and making changes, both in my spiritual life and in my future professional goals.
After months of silence about what was going on in my life, I can now announce that as of December 11, 2006, I will be taking up my position as Pastor of Creative Arts and Young Adults at Coquitlam Alliance Church in ...................Coquitlam. This move for myself and my family could not have been made more clear if a banner had been floating in mid air outside our home.
After a missions trip in late June / early July, in which I was face to face with hands on ministry (something I had placed aside 8 years ago), and flooded with a strong sense that I needed to get back on that track. After much prayer and suggesting that Lalainia do the same, I arrived home to find a very loving and supportive wife, regardless of what I decided to do. What a relief that was!!
After a few weeks of wondering what all this meant, and discussing several scenarios with Lalainia, I was approached and asked if I might be interested in ministry at my church (should the occasion ever arrive). YES!!, I thought, having no idea when this might be. However, after a shorter time than I had anticipated, it became clear that I could very possibly be holding a pastoral position at my own church soon.
So, after getting my credentials and talking to all the really important people, I've been given the thumbs up.
My next "hurdle" was to let my current boss know. Although I was unsure of how he might take the news (plus my wish to make my move as quick as possible) he could not have been more supportive and encouraging. Further, the meeting of the board to allow me to leave before my contract was up (which was until June) was also full of understanding.
So, here I am 2 weeks from my new job; excited, scared and eager. Remember Lalainia, Caedence, and myself in your prayers.
PAX
5 comments:
Congrats!!!! I'm so happy for you - I know you've wanted to do something like this for a long time. I know you'll be so happy!!
thanks, girlfriend!
So excited for you. This will be an amazing challenge and growing experience for you, I'm sure. Way to go where God calls you.
Kimmy and I are hoping to get out to Coquitlam Alliance once I move in and get settled. I've never been but I hear fabulous things about it.
All the best - keep us posted (for real!)
I have faithfully been checking your blog, but knew how busy youve been so I am thrilled to finally get an update. Laureen told me the fantastic news about the new job, so let me offer my congratulations! I remember when you put this goal aside many years ago and I am not the least bit surprised that this is where you're at. Hearing you preach (as well as lead worship numerous times before) at NBCC was awesome and I have no doubt that you will be amazing at your new job. This is huge Brad and I'm so happy for you! I look forward to seeing Pastor Brad in action!
That's AWESOME! Have they announced it at church yet? We've been away the past two Sundays. We've been so busy lately, I feel like I have no idea what's going on anywhere anymore. Anyways, this is GREAT news. Congratulations, and thanks for listening to God's calling.
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