Transitions.

For the past 2 years (almost), I’ve been serving as the Student Ministries Pastor of Cross View Church. I never anticipated that the Lord would lead me into youth ministry, but I am honestly so glad that He did. It’s been such a good season of life, growth, and learning. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.

In mid-June, I will be starting as the Worship Pastor at Shoreline Community Church. This is a pretty amazing thing for me to be heading into, simply because I’ve been pursuing worship ministry since I was about 14 years old. I never would have imagined as a skinny, awkward Jr. High kid that sucked at basketball, that I would one day be pastoring people towards a growing relationship with Jesus, especially through music. In all of this, I’ve seen how the Lord’s hand has been on my life through all kinds of seasons, and that He’s been preparing me for what is just around the corner. I’m terribly excited. :)

While I’m moving forward with complete confidence in where God is leading us, I also feel a sense of loss for the loved ones I’m leaving behind in my church. My church staff, volunteers leaders, and the students (plus many more). We have been blessed by Cross View Church, and I honestly feel that we are leaving with more that we have even been able to give. I will continue to pray for God’s best for Pastor Mark, and everyone at Cross View Church.

To all my students at Pursuit Student Ministries: It has been an absolute honor to lead you this past few years. Like I said at youth group on Wednesday, Jesus has been the true pastor all along; when you’ve followed me, you’ve actually been following Him. He’s MY shepherd and pastor, and I hope that you realize that He has been yours all along. I love you all deeply, and hope that our friendships will remain intact over the next several years, much like my relationships with former leaders have. Even if we are in different churches, we are still a part of the same team. Never forget that.

Lord Jesus, this next season of life is yours, just like every other season of my life has been. Thank you for the life you’ve given me and the adventures I’ve experienced. May my life be a living sacrifice to you, and a blessing to others. Amen.