The Waiting

First of all. It was one year ago I purchased the domain for The Preacher Chick. It was a total step of faith and trust in that I felt the nudge of the Lord to do so but not really sure where He was going to take it.

Secondly, I have also not hidden away how my life has gone in what seems like crazy directions over the past two years with transitions and such. I just trusted that eventually God would reveal the plan and purposes and until then I would remain open to learn whatever I could.

Last week I ended a post by saying that I would have news to share this week and posted a little teaser the other day about that as well. So. . .are you ready?

Let me begin with sharing that last month our church had its annual fall family meeting. This meeting an informal opportunity for the body to gather and receive a year-to-date update on finances, giving reports and hearing form the pastors about vision and direction for the church. Sort of a state-of-the-church meeting. At this past meeting, my co-pastor shared that he and his family are returning to the mission field and will be resigning at the end of 2019. Immediately following that announcement, a board member stood and shared with those in attendance that they had unanimously selected a candidate to present to the church and that on October 16 we would have a special meeting to vote on me as the next lead pastor. Yesterday was October 16. Last night was that special meeting. The church members voted.

Over the past month I have had a lot of time to talk with God and my family about this and we decided we would trust God no matter what the results were but if I am meant to be the pastor to let the vote be no less than 70% positive.

As my family and I sat quietly in my office during the meeting, I can't lie and say the butterflies weren't real. For the first time in the whole process I was nervous. Not because I didn't trust God to have His way but, reality was setting in...I'd either be walking in today as the lead pastor or with boxes to pack my office. That's when two board members came into my office and announced, "Welcome to our new Pastor!" I didn't even know what to say...I don't even know what my face looked like! They then shared that the vote was 88% in favor. EIGHTY-EIGHT PERCENT!!!! God took my prayer and blew my mind.

What is my life!?!? Who am I that God would choose me to lead His church?

I am willing. That's it.

My whole life I have just prayed for God to do with my life what He desires. He is the conductor and I am just a passenger on the train.

I am humbled, honored and so excited for all God has in store for His church, for my family, and for Granite City.

Here's to the future!!