The FAQs

Tonight I sit in a hotel room in anticipation for Catalyst '09. This is the second year for Penny and to attend this incredible conference and we honestly are looking forward to sitting through 9-10 hours of teaching tomorrow. I know that sounds CRAZY, but when you have people like Chandler, Stanley, Giglio, Ramsey and others bringing it, it's just GOOD! Can't wait to see how God moves in our lives tomorrow - gonna be awesome!!

Speaking of moving, I wanted to take a moment to process a little of what God has been doing in our lives over the past few months and to set the record straight for those of you that will pass by and read these words. I'm going to answer some of the questions that have been brought before us over the past couple of weeks - therefore, you now will have the FAQs!

1. Where are you moving to?
We are moving to Dallas to join the team at iGo Global. We've heard lots of "stories" being passed around - including moving to Japan. We haven't decided on the exact area of Dallas, but probably in the Wylie area if God opens that door.

2. Why are you guys moving?
Penny and I have always had a heart that leans towards missions. We have been friends with several of the people on staff with iGo for years and felt like God was calling us to be a part of that team. After much prayer, many conversations and more prayer, we felt like it was God calling us to go. This is a huge step of faith for us as we are trusting God 100% to provide for us as we make this move and we know that He will!

3. Will you still be working with students?
Yes! While the method in which we work with students will dramatically change, we still will be connected to many different areas of student ministry. Through iGo, we will be helping to recruit, prepare and send students all over the world to make His Name Famous! At the same time, Penny and I hope to plug into a church and volunteer in the Student Ministry and connect our hearts with a small group!

4. What can we do to help?
You can come over anytime between now and February and pack boxes!!! Seriously, there are many ways in which we'll need assistance. First, we are asking everyone to pray about who God will send to be the next Student Minister at FBC, Artesia. One of the reasons that we made such an early announcement was so that FBC could begin the process of finding the next person to lead as Student Pastor. Second, pray for our family as we know Satan would love to destroy the vision that God has given us as we make this transition - pray specifically for Caed and Baylor, that their hearts would be protected! Third, eight years means that we have lots of stuff - some to throw away, some to garage sale and lots to pack and move. We'll need help along the way - we'll be sure to call when we are loading up! Finally - God's provision. This new area of ministry will require us to raise our own financial support. We will need several people to partner with us to make this happen and you'll be hearing more about this in the days to come. We trust and believe that when God calls us (any of us) to go, He's already taking care of the provision. We are excited to see how God will do this and how we can be a part!!!

I'm sure there are more questions, but that's all i have time to get to tonight. If you have questions, I hope that you'll come to us and ask. We love to share our hearts and want people to know what God is doing in our lives. Have a great weekend and know that God loves you passionately and wants you to live your life for Him!!!