Dreaming Again?!?

Sorry i am a bit late with this blog but there is a pretty special reason why...

If you have been a long time (dare i say original) reader of this blog you may recall this Pinch me... i must be dreaming! Hard to believe that was well over a year ago but it was...

There is a great line from a favorite movie of mine (well, the truth is the movie is "okay", the music and the scenery were the killer) called Out of Africa. At one point in the movie one of the characters makes a remark to another character and says... "God is great Saboo, God plays tricks on us..."

But this week after long months of prayer, wise counsel, research and much more prayer, it was announced to our staff and our congregation i have assumed the duties and more officially the title of Executive Pastor (believe me... it sounds more "high and mighty" than it is) here at Westbrook. It's actually a very funny story about how this all came about which perhaps one day in another blog i will share with you all. But suffice it to say i am still amazed at how God's timing works!

The staff here at Westbrook is an incredible group of Christ-followers and leaders in their respective areas of ministry and i am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve them in this capacity... it also an humbling thing to have been asked to serve this church in this capacity.
It's extremely rewarding to be in a place where i absolutely love, getting out of bed every single morning. As to the specifics of the position, in addition to my responsibilities as Pastor of Spiritual Formation, i will take on oversight of several of the church staff and daily operations of the office operations of the church...(and anything else that Mont would like for me to take from "his plate" ;)

Speaking of Mont, here is the bottom line (and i really do mean this part), there is one guy around here who plays an immeasurable part in my love for this place... and that is my Senior Pastor, Mont Mitchell. Don't misunderstand me, he doesn't need me to make him feel extra special, he is truly a very special and godly leader and i am blessed to serve him in this capacity as well.

This has been and continues to be a crazy but thrilling adventure... i can hardly wait to see what He has in store around the corner for all of here at Westbrook!