Starting over....

So I have come to a point of my life I'm calling...halftime. For the last 12 years straight I have served the Lord in student ministry. I've volunteered, worked part time, been bi-vocational, full time, in a small church and in a large church. I've learned a lot over these past few years. Today...after counsel with my pastor, I decided that it was time to resign from my post as middle school pastor. This was a hard decision for me to make. I love my kids in AMPED. They are so cool and I love them so much. I've fallen in love with middle school ministry. I never thought that was possible. It's amazing how God works.

I now enter a time of seeking the Lord's will for my life. I'm not sure if I will continue in student ministry although my heart tells me I will in some form. I am contemplating returning to school to finish my Masters degree in counseling as a resident student at Liberty U. I would live with my parents...after I have made fun of many 33 year olds who live with their parents. Pretty bad : (

I am very sad about leaving my kids. They are so amazing and I love them so so much. It is hard telling kids you're leaving them. I hate it. ORBC has some of the most amazing students I have ever worked with in my life. I am going to sorely miss them all.

Ironically...and obviously providentially, Andy Stanley's podcast this week is seeking God's will for your life. Gotta love the way God works.