As a Transitional Interim Ministry Specialist I have been trained, equipped, called, led ...to lead congregations to a new future with hope as a community of faith . What a challenge as this includes sharing with people places where God is calling them to turn back, to be converted to a new way of life.
At this point in my life I am in my own transition - ending a ministry at one church, waiting to learn where God is leading us next, and on a leave for a time of renewal.
God is calling me to the same adventure - turn back to me, listen, wait, trust, continued conversion to become the person God wants me to be. What a challenge it is for me to do these things myself - perhaps that is a lesson for me during this time to keep close to my heart. Change is not that easy for anyone even those who dearly want to do so. The mysteries, uncertainties, wilderness feeling are more likely to be avoided than embraced.
Even our transition to living without a pet in our home has been difficult. We sure miss our Woody and as we explore the possibilities for a new member of our family, it has been comforting to remember how much he was a part of our life and the experience of unconditional love we knew. God's desire for people is to know that with each other - we can learn a lot from a dog!
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