The most frequently asked question since I’ve gotten home is:
“So what’s next?”
If you asked me this question during the first couple of weeks I was home, I probably gave you some vague answer. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. And honestly, the shock of re-entry was (and still is sometimes) a bit overwhelming, so it was hard to focus on plans for the future. But now… I have an answer for you!
At the end of October, three racers from my squad and I will be moving into an apartment in Atlanta. There we will be church planting alongside my squad coaches, Jeff and Mary Ellen, with their non-profit called the 320 Network. Our hope is to meet our neighbors, build relationships, do life together, and show them the love of Christ. As time goes on, we hope make disciples and build a community of believers who love each other, support each other, and who make their own disciples in Christ.
Our goal isn’t to build a church building, have a lot of members, or to start what you would think as the typical American church. Our goal is to build a community, a family even, where we can come together, love each other, and worship our Savior; all in our own apartment!
The church planters and I will be living very “normal” lives. We all have jobs, commutes, and bills to pay. I am currently working part-time at a running store, which has been great! But now we will be living our lives intentionally, with our eyes open, looking for opportunities to build relationships, make disciples, and show the love of Jesus to others.
Although I am working part-time, I will still be fundraising for this next phase of my life working for the 320 Network. All donations will be going towards monthly bills and anything to help advance our church (food for Sunday gatherings, taking neighbors out for coffee, etc.) If you would like to support and join me on this journey, please go to https://320.network/support/ Thank you! 😀
If you are interested in more about the 320 Network, please visit https://320.network/
