Quick Life Update

What's after sabbatical?

It’s been four months since we took a sabbatical, packed up, and headed to East Tawakoni with little more than faith. I haven’t posted an update in a while—but it’s time.

I'm thankful for every struggle. We’re learning just how little is required to be truly content. This has also been a time of fasting and prayer, seeking direction and provision. As far as direction, it's simple. Go. Make disciples.

Dozens of Gospel Conversations. Hours and hours of Discovery Bible Studies and training with new people. About a dozen people in the training pipeline now. Already seeing the fruit of multiplication. But it's a slow process. Disciple-making is a marathon, not a sprint. Yet in this short time, we’ve seen more disciple-making fruit than ever before.

Over the past few months, I’ve offered free disciple-making training to nearly every pastor, church, or ministry I’ve crossed paths with. Finally, last week, a "random" coffee house encounter with a church planter from Africa led to action. "Would you mind coming to teach our team how to make disciples?" It's an hour away, but we start training tomorrow. Praying and believing for more Luke 10:2 harvesters!

I've pursued several job opportunities too, but nothing stable–yet. And the direction I keep hearing? Seek the Kingdom first. Above all else.

I’m not at peace sharing all the details yet—but it’s becoming clear what we’re supposed to do. I can see the roadmap. But it's logistically improbable if not impossible.

I miss preaching. Miss our family and friends, now two hours away. But more than anything, I don’t want to miss God’s will and purpose for our lives.

I also know how to raise money and support. Have the track record. But keep hearing, "Don't ask. Just remain faithful." I'm not posting this to ask for anything other than prayer. And I know so many of you are praying, and it's both felt and appreciated.

The first thing I heard this morning was, "Today is a day of miracles." No evidence of that. Nothing but wind and waves... but I'm stepping out of the boat anyway and striving to keep my eyes on Jesus. Jesus won't let us sink!

1 Corinthians 9:16-19 (NET)
16 For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward. But if I do it unwillingly, I am entrusted with a responsibility.
18 What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights in the gospel.
19 For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

P.S. I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted consistently here. Thanks for your patience—and for sticking around. This season has been full, challenging, and fruitful. I’ll be sharing more regularly again soon.

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