Trans-Planted

I really don't like changing churches. And it makes me sad to see friends and pastors move to other locations, ministries and opportunities. Yet this is a normal part of life. God places, uses, and moves people, their talent and resources as He sits fit, to benefit the body of Christ and to accomplish His sovereign plan.

I was thinking about this yesterday, as a friend told me during service, that it was their last Sunday; he was taking a Director of Outreach position at a church much closer to their home. I'm excited for them, but they will be missed. Then I remembered our Pastor was still out of town for the holidays and I remembered the last time I told a Pastor that it was time for us to change churches. It's almost always a mixed-emotion moment.

Yet, I'm excited for my friend... for what God is going to accomplish through this opportunity. What will God do in their community, in that church body, as they work to make an impact for the kingdom of God and the cause of Jesus Christ. Plus, this is what growing in faith is; discipleship and preparation to go and share.

So, on this #seniorPastorMonday, pray for churches and pastors, that their congregations and communities would continue to grow in the faith and knowledge of God. Pray there be a sensitivity to the move of the Holy Spirit and the prompting of God as He directs peoples paths in the opportunities of life and of ministry. May their not be a rush to quick decisions, but a readiness to go when God moves quickly. Pray for a strengthening of those who continue to serve where they are planted.

For where there are people will needs, there will be people needed to go and serve. For the glory of God and the cause of Jesus Christ. Rooted in God; transplanted for His plan.

-PNC

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