This is the question that pops up regularly. The conversation goes:
"When do you finish school?"
"It's looking like it'll be December?"
"Oh that's great! Congrats! What's next, then?"
"Next? What do you mean next? I'm supposed to do something after Trinity? I...I don't know."
"Oh...something will happen, I'm sure."
"Thanks for the reassurance."
After sending in my resume, answers to a few mock scenarios, and several phone conversations, I was flown out to the church in order to meet everyone in person and do a series of interviews there. I reconnected with the close friend who encouraged me to pursue the job, saw the church and how everything functioned, met the pastor who I would be working under, and saw the sites of this wonderful city. I returned home not knowing if I had the job, but that was okay; by this point I was thrilled to have gotten this far. Meanwhile, another job was offered to me in a way that took me completely by surprise. So, if you're keeping track, by September of this year I had two very solid job opportunities before me, one offered and the other likely, when as late as July I had no idea what was next!
To make an already long story short, I ended up turning down the job that was first offered to me to take the job at the church that was eventually offered to me in the middle of September.
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This is the sweet building for MHUD, located near The Ave, which is the heart of the social life for the University of Washington. |
In straight-up, legit honesty this role is an answer to prayer. When I was asked about next steps I thought of my ideal situation that would include a mixture of using my training and developing more tools which focus on the so-called "business" side of church. This role allows me that opportunity. Furthermore, I wanted something that would stretch me and leave me in a position to rely regularly on Christ and not my own strength. Again, though I may be gifted in some areas for this job, on the whole I feel very inadequate. This is a role that I believe will lead me to a place of greater humility and dependence on God while I get to serve His people and watch Him continually do amazing things through Mars Hill by His Spirit.
I graduate December 16th. I begin my drive December 27th. I begin my job December 30th. Whirlwind. So for now, with three classes finished an only two more left, I am beginning some major transition with school, with friends, with church. If you pray to God through Jesus Christ, please pray for all that will go down over the next two-plus months. This is huge and I have a feeling there's still more to come before I leave...
By His Grace.
That's great news! We'll be praying for you as you transition.
ReplyDeletePumped! Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing for you and Jimmy and Seattle. It has been sonmuch fun to journey with you through your growing up years. Lead on. Lead well.
ReplyDeletePumped for you brother. And glad I'll get to see you every time I visit the rents.
ReplyDeletejoy! i'm officially looking for job openings as a fish-thrower in Pike Place Market ;)
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