Something I didn’t see coming…
A lot has happened in the past 6 hours…
This morning is my usual ministers meeting with HOPE Church of Christ. I’ve enjoyed going there week in, week out discussing our “goings on” in our particular ministries. This morning however, Len, (our worship minister) started the conversation off with a heavy announcement. “This Sunday will be my last Sunday as worship minister at HOPE.” I couldn’t believe my ears. Len had just begun his service with HOPE less than 3 months ago, and already the elders have asked him to step down.
He seemed visibly hurt, and I was honestly feeling for him. I still do not have all the answers, so I have to be careful with my thoughts and words today, but I’m hoping that tonight we will have an elder’s meeting that will explain why they chose this route for him.
I’ve been thinking about this - maybe this is just my mind going bonkers after Len’s confession - I’m thinking about offering my position at HOPE Church to Len. He is gifted in all the areas needed for this ministry, and he has a family of 4 to support, something I won’t be dealing with for a long time (hopefully!). This afternoon I am going to talk with Kent Smith about this decision and make sure I’m not totally off my rocker for thinking this. Who knows, maybe this is God’s impetus for Katrina and I starting our own house church…
Please be in prayer as we seek God’s will and follow after him.
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