I was called unanimously to be the Minister to Youth and Children at _____ Baptist Church. The pastor called me about an hour after my family left the luncheon.
I will officially begin at the church on Easter Sunday. The church I currently attend wants the opportunity to acknowledge I have been called and send me out. I have missed attending my church. I was out of town last week and at the new church this week.
For a while after I begin this new position, I will continue to teach the preschoolers at the former church on Tuesday night. I will do this to help the children (and me) transition into this new chapter. Both pastors have agreed that Tuesday nights are my own to do as I see fit. Maybe it is a big jump going from teaching preschoolers to teaching youth, but I know that the thing that is similar is the relationships that have to be formed.
It is an exciting time for me. I can see so much potential for growth at this church to which I am called. I only hope that I can be attentive to the Holy Spirit and catch the vision.
Any advice from other ministers is greatly appreciated.
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Just checking in, and saw this. All blessings! RuthII (LOLboards....)
I just wanted to tell you, ALin, that I am SO, SO happy for you!! Congratulations!
My advice would be to get the book(s) from Alban by Roy Oswald about starting a new ministry. I think it's called New Beginnings. (Or if you'd like a used copy, you can have mine. My next move is home!) There's good info in there that may be helpful for you.
I also have some other thoughts that I'd be happy to share if they aren't too know-it-all-y. If you email me at mcstew at insightbb dot com, I'll pass them your way.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!! HOW WONDERFUL!! And how blessed that congregation will be to have you!
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