Some
weeks ago, Beth and I began an unsolicited journey with the Lord regarding a
change of ministerial calling. As you know, after
much prayer and deep reflection, I have answered the Lord's call to join his church in Maryland and submitted my resignation to the pastor and church board. Please find comfort that this is not a
decision to "leave" Bradenton First Church, but a response of our obedience
to the calling of God for continued service with our Christian brothers and
sisters up north. Our deep love for
you contributed immensely to the difficulty in these past few weeks at coming
to our final decision, but we must trust that God is orchestrating all to the
good of his glory.
Oswald Chambers penned “We have no right
to judge where we should be put, or to have preconceived notions as to what God
is fitting us for. God engineers
everything. Wherever He puts us, our one great aim is to pour out a
whole-hearted devotion to Him in that particular work.” More than anything, Beth and I want to give
ourselves wholeheartedly for that to which the Lord has called us.
It has been a true blessing to serve
such a loving congregation over the past three years. We treasure each memory
and pray for the health and well-being of each of you. I will greatly miss all of you.
May the strength of the Lord be with you
all.
