Sorry for the silence. I know that I have kept everyone in great anticipation over the holidays. It has been a great time for me to be home and be with my family since the World Race has come to an end. I have greatly enjoyed sleeping in my own bed (for prolonged periods of time), showering in a clean shower, not having to wear sandals into the bathroom, flushing toilet paper, eating those frozen pizzas you just throw in the oven, having free wireless internet at my every whim, free coffee (not instant!), every morning, and watching more live sporting events + hours of ESPN reruns than anyone should be allowed. Yes it is been a great time to get some rest at home. But now the itch is kickin in big time. I have had more than enough down time. Now it is time to get back up again. So, “what are you gonna do now?” you may ask, as everyone else has done.
I am officially coming on AIM staff now! I will be starting as soon as all the details of the paperwork get finalized, which should be this week. So I will be working with Chad and several others as part of the Mobilization team, spreading the word and getting other youngish people off their tookuses (however you spell the word that means butt) and out into the enormous and wonderful world that God has given to us. I will be working to go to college campuses, churches, old fashioned tent revivals, small Bible studies, anywhere really, to raise people up who want to experience God in a new and beautiful way.
Another task I will be working closely with is to get a training center up and running in Spain. Andrew Shearman has a vision to place a training center near Barcelona in order to continue to raise up leaders from the younger generation. This center would provide a spiritual and theological education, as well as a practical side of ministering in Spain. The hope is to have several of these centers set up around the world to be a place that world race alum, as well as others, can continue their spiritual journey.
There are still hundreds of unknowns about this next year, which is all part of the fun. I am sure that as this year progresses, my work will change and adapt according to the needs. So I do not have everything “figured out,” but this life sure wouldn’t be any fun if everything was figured out.
A big part of this next year, by coming on staff, will be to continue
to raise support. I have been so blessed by many people who have been
so generous with their money and their time to pray for me. My
intentions for the next phase of my life are much more long term than
when I originally signed up for the World Race. I want to be a part of
the World Race as it develops and grows for years to come. I thank
every person who prayed for me, supported me with money, or simply
browsed a few blogs. You are all part of this movement. If you
supported me this past year, I ask you to consider continuing your
support this next year as well. It has been such a blessing to have a
strong support group of people who love what God is doing through the
World Race. Let us continue onward for the Kingdom!
