Reflections

It's been an interesting couple of weeks filled with valleys and mountain high experiences. Sounds like life. God, as always is working to accomplish His purposes. As His children, our desire should be to discern where God is working, where we fit into that work, and get busy. That's easy to say and hard to do. There are times I don't know where or why God is leading. It is only in hindsight that we get clarity. Sometimes it never comes and has to wait until we get to ask Him about it face to face. And who knows, perhaps then it won't be that big a deal. But still, it makes for an interesting life. Life lived by faith is like that; full of peaks and valleys and sudden suppresses that are not at all what we expected. But in all of it, I'm amazed and awed that God has not only saved me but included me in His Kingdom Plan and Purpose.

The One on One mentoring ministry is going well. As I'd hoped, some who met last year are branching out on their own to mentor another man this year. I hope others will join us. I've really enjoyed our focus and the accountability.

IBI is going well and we are in our final approach to finals and the winter break. We have new students enrolled for the spring, but we still need to make headway with financial supporters and partners.

Jack Story and MTL could also use more in the area of monthly support. But that ministry is going well, and Jack is staying busy. I'm sure that his hard work on deputation over the last two months will pay off.

MBSF may be moving to a new night. We have an opportunity to move to an off campus site that will hopefully facilitate more interest and boost attendance. I'm encouraged to see church members stretch beyond their comfort zones and embrace ministries and responsibilities to be used in the Kingdom of God. I marvel as I watch them grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

AWANA ministries are going well, and attendance has held steady. I believe that we will see more families and children impacted for Christ through this ministry.

I'm also excited about what is going on in Indiana and what it will mean for Indiana Missions. I'm wanting to see LBC more involved and engaged in this area. I think that our church is poised to make an impact not just in our state, but in our region of the country. I hope you'll pray for us as we seek God's direction and leading.