A Year in Review

Monday, March 31, 2008

Home...safe and sound!

Well I got home last night and after sleeping in this morning I am feeling more settled in. I still have to unload our stuff from the moving truck but that won't be too bad. Today I got a surprise interview call from a church in Ohio and it went very well. The position is for Associate Youth Pastor overseeing the Jr. high Ministry which would be really cool. I have an interview tonight with the church in N.C. and then Tomorrow an interview with a different church in Ohio. So I am excited about the possibilities and just trusting God along the way.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Elders Farewell Party


Tonight we had a final farewell for the three elder couples leaving staff. It was great time of reminiscing and encouraging each other. I will miss these guys tremendously! God has done a whole lot in me during my time on the YWAM Leadership team.

Guys Night Out!


Last night about 25 guys staff went to Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant(BW-3)for a final time together before I leave on Saturday. We had a blast and I am so blessed to have known so many awesome men who are have given their lives to missions. Each one has invested in me in one way or another. Hillary and the boys arrived safe and sound to Ohio and they are doing great. Also, I got a call yesterday from a church in Piqua, Ohio that wants to interview me on Tuesday. Still, a lot going on and I am excited and sad to move away from Denver. It's the most beautiful city anywhere!!! Please continue to Pray for us.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

A Baby Girl is coming!

Today we had another ultrasound and this time to my surprise but not Hillary's we found out that we are having a girl! We're very excited and it's just another reminder of God's faithfullness to us and our family. Her name will be Haleigh Joy and right now she is 20 weeks and 3 days along. The doctor said she looks great and is very healthy. Please continue to pray for Hillary's pregnancy! Hillary and the boys fly out tonight and they are very excited to see all the grandparents back in Ohio.

Monday, March 24, 2008

A Busy Week!


A whole lot is happening here with our family. We have four more days with YWAM! Wednesday Night Hillary and the boys will be flying home to Ohio. Saturday I will follow with a moving truck and trailer pulling our mini van. I'm very thankful to not be driving by myself but with my buddy Ted. Before Hillary leaves we will have another ultrasound on Wednesday where we will hopefully learn the sex of our third baby. Last Wed I interviewed with a woman representing Independence Hill Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. It went very well and Next Monday the 31st I have been asked to do a second interview with them. So....with all that being said pray for us as I continue to interview and we begin our transition!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Another Opportunity?

I just received an email from a church near Charlotte, North Carolina. They would like to interview me over the phone tomorrow night for their Youth Pastor position. I am still waiting to hear back from the church in Tennessee, Minnesota and Pittsburgh. The church in Tennessee seems like the best fit for us but we'll just wait and see what God is doing because he has a great plan for us. Next Wednesday the 26th Hillary and the boys will be flying home to Ohio and I will follow on Saturday the 29th. We'll be living in Wooster, OH until we know the next step. Please be praying for us.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Prayer Needed

I have just gotten wind of another job opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA. It would be part-time but with a wonderful upside to it. I know God is doing something, so please everyone that reads this pray for us and that the right door would open in His timing. I should be hearing back from TN by the end of the week. I believe God wants to put our family in the best situation for us to make a huge impact.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Three more weeks and counting!

Well, here we are the beginning of March and toward the end of an unprecedented era of our lives with YWAM Denver. Are we sad about leaving? Yes. Are we going to miss the people here? You bet. Hillary and I are doing well and are looking forward to what God has ahead. Last night I spoke to my good friend in Minnesota and he may have found a great opportunity for our family working with a church there. We'll see. It's good to know that there is more than one possibility out there. I am still waiting to hear from the TN church though. Please continue to pray for that. Have a great week everybody!!!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, it's a ......


We had our first ultrasound this morning and everything is looking great. Hillary and the baby are very healthy. The doctor told Hillary she needed to gain more weight so we ran off to Good Times to get a burger once we were done. They were not able to see the sex of the baby just yet because she is only 14 weeks along. We have another ultrasound scheduled for march 27th to find out if we have a little princess or linebacker.

The Interview

I had my interview this morning with about 6 different people on a conference call. I felt like it went very well and now it's up to God if this will be an open door for our family or not. I am not sure when I will hear back but I do know they want to fill the position immediately. So, please continue to pray. Thanks

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Pray for Me

Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. our time, I am having my second interview with Eastwood Church in Chattanooga. Please pray for favor and that I would be smooth with my words and responses. I will write tomorrow giving you an update of how things went with the interview and also I will be reporting about our doctor's visit tomorrow morning.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Youth Pastor Job

This Thursday I have my second interview with Eastwood Church in Tennessee. I am one of three final candidates. Please pray for this because I really believe that this may be the best fit for me and our family. It's in God's hands! I will keep you posted.

Hillary's Pregnancy

Hils is doing great. She is tired alot which is expected but continues to be incredible as she watches over Jaxon and Riley. She is an amazing mother and I try to be a good father as well. This Thursday she has her first ultrasound where we will find out the sex. We will post the results Friday so you all may see.