Saturday, August 29, 2009

The MotherShip

Sorry to be absent for so long, kiddos.  I was in Cleveland at the MotherShip for a few days this week, utterly swamped with meetings.  Actually, it was just one long meeting, with nine other Presidential Fellows - part of a pilot fellowship within our denomination.  

Let me just say this has been an exercise in taking it to the next level in a serious way.  I was in a room with conference staff, senior pastors, other fantastic clergy doing all manner of amazing things - all age 40 or younger.  I had a hard time remembering that the work I do as a missionary - spreading the good news of progressive Christianity in rural areas - is just as impressive and amazing.  Some people seriously went to bat to make sure I was at that table, and I intend to honor their belief in me by taking myself a great deal more seriously from now on.  

This meeting was probably one of the most intense and rewarding experiences I have ever had in my profession.  And it was exhausting!  In the best sort of way.  I can't wait to see everyone in January.  In Savannah!

So, pray for us as we go forward in faith in this new adventure, and pray with thanksgiving for those who have invested so heavily in all of us.

4 comments:

bazalkryn said...

So, you have denominational leaders who love you, encourage you, support and honor you. And you have a congregation that loves, encourages, supports and honors you and allows you to be the pastor. God, I envy you.

Unknown said...

We love you!

Lucky Fresh said...

Yay for you! I'm glad you were there, and I'm glad someone had enough sense to get you there. Not so sure about the "taking yourself seriously" bit, but I'm sure you mean that in the good way. You are definitely doing important and impressive work! That much is very clear!

Christina Borel said...

so awesome!! tell us more...