Dave and I are once again in the place where God has made it clear it’s time for us to move on...and He hasn’t told us where we’re going yet. Sound familiar? Seven years ago God led us away from ABF and brought us to Bethany Bible Church in Phoenix. Though we came to the desert simply because God made it clear He wanted us to, He has shown us clearly through these past six years why He wanted us at BBC. We’ve both grown to love being here. Well, not the desert part, but the church and the staff and the ministries we’re involved in and especially the people. It has been an incredible adventure as we have watched God work through the team He brought together here at Bethany. When we first came here I never would have believed I would ever say this, but...our time here has truly been a gift to us from God.
In the services this weekend Dave let the congregation know that we are now moving into a transitional time here at BBC. When we came back from our extended vacation this past summer, Dave, along with two of our elders and our administrative pastor, began praying about and planning for this process. They, and the rest of the elder board, have agreed that Dave will continue as the senior pastor as he helps them find the new pastor who will continue the great work God is doing here. And we will also now begin seeking God’s direction for where He wants us to go next. All we know is that it will be closer to our kids over in California.
We've been in this place before - following God's leading, stepping out in faith without knowing what His plan is, trusting that He will make His will clear. Both Dave and I have spent our lives since college telling God that we are willing to go wherever He wants us to go and do whatever He wants us to do...and once again He's taking us up on that. We're excited about whatever is up ahead and would appreciate your prayers as we seek His leading.
