Perspective

Recently, our church experienced the resignation of our Senior Pastor of 14 years as well as our Worship Pastor. While some dealt with the news better than others, the fact is that times of change like these are difficult for everyone to varying degrees. For some this means losing a mentor, friend, co-worker, or counselor. For others this is a time of ambiguity. What does the future hold for our staff? When will we fill these positions? Can this be prevented from happening in the future? All great questions....with answers to come later. In the past few days I have heard everything from, "It shouldn't have happened this way" and "I'm not sure if we'll be attending church there anymore" .......to "I have to trust the leadership in this matter and continue to do my part as a member" and "We're stepping into a new era right now...and its very exciting."
Today, there are three simple facts that I am holding onto firmly:

FACT #1 We cannot change our current situation. God is hoping that we hear Him now better than ever.

FACT #2 We have no control, and little influence, over how people react to this. We do, however, have complete control over how we choose to move forward.

FACT #3 God orchestrates change. Weather constantly changes, employment rates go up and down, diapers don't stay clean very long, and pastors come & go. The best thing is that even though God desires changes of all kinds...He always remains the same.

I am enduring pain and loss too! But I also choose to embrace change...sprinting to it, eager to see what my Lord has placed there for me.

In His Service,
Pastor Brent


Titus 3:2
They (believers) must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.