Church Planting
God is good! This year we have been on a journey of wrestling with the Lord about Church Planting. For the past several years, Jill and I have been praying about taking that step. In February, I attended a leadership training in Chicago for Mercy Ships, and the Lord used that time to stir a desire to Pastor a church. I have been involved in church ministry for over two decades and felt it was time to pursue Pastoring. In March, the whole family went on a week-long mission trip to the Southern Border with Love Mercy International. During that trip, the Lord continued to point towards pursuing Pastoring. I started to look for churches who needed a Pastor, but nothing worked out. At the same time, a good friend reached out and asked about Church Planting. We prayed and prayed and the Lord opened up an opportunity to pursue Church Planting. It was not an easy decision. We said “No” first as we felt some of the logistics weren’t falling in place for us. After more praying and crying out to the Lord, we said “Yes”. We knew it would not be an easy road, but knew God was calling us.
In June, I left working at Mercy Ships after serving there for over eight years to focus on this next step. Mercy Ships is an incredible ministry that allowed me to see God work in powerful ways. That is where Jill and I met, and later married in 2020. While saying YES to Church Planting, my family and I have also experienced some challenges in going through two miscarriages. Sometimes we want to ask Why God?, but we know God has a reason for all things. We know He is using these trials to prepare us for Church Planting. One of our family’s verses is Matthew 6:33, Seek First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all things will be added to you. As we move into a new year, we hope to continue to seek God and His Righteousness in all areas of our lives. As we know there will be challenges during this season, our prayer is that we may be content in all circumstances.
Church Planting Residency
November 1st, we moved from Canton, Tx to Waxahachie, TX to be a part of a Church Planting Residency through Remedy Church. My good friend and old college
We are excited to have this opportunity to be Equipped, Empowered, and Encouraged with Remedy Church. We are also going through the Send Network – SBTC in
roommate, Aaron Clayton, is an elder there and encouraged us to come and join them.
planting this new church.
Possible areas of Church Planting. Pray that the Lord will make it clear where to plant.
- Van Zandt County (Canton, TX)
- Waxahachie Surrounding areas
- Laredo, TX
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
As we set out to prepare for the Church Plant, we need friends and family to partner with us with this mission for the Kingdom of God. Will you pray about joining us through giving. Below is information on how to do so. Most of all, partner with us through Prayer.
Our Family
Pray for us during this new season of ministry. Pray for our marriage, our health, and our kids. Pray that God would provide our needs and prepare us richly for Church Planting. Pray that this time we would learn greatly as we are in this residency.
Tim
Jill
Kai -12
Areli – 5
Nariah – 3