Lee Road Baptist Church Student Ministries

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Dear Parents, Students, and Church Family,

I will have the opportunity to share some things with you on December 2, but I wanted to go ahead and share with you some of what has transpired in my life that led to the announcement that was made on November 18 regarding the possibility of my transition from youth minister to family life minister.

When Pastor Todd shared his vision for this position and what the responsibilities were, I too felt it would be a great thing for Lee Road . I began to pray that God would work out the details to make it a possibility and as I would take time to pray, I began to notice a growing desire to see it come about. Eventually, it began to feel like a tug to consider filling that role. At first, I ignored it, “I am the youth minister and happy with what I do”, I told myself. “Bedsides, the church has not even voted to make it a position,” I thought. I continued praying that God would make it a reality if it was His will for Lee Road and we went through the process to do just that, including forming a search committee.  I was amazed at how God was working to affirm the need for this position at Lee Road , but I would not allow myself to be open to considering the position, although it seemed that God was quietly laying that on my heart.

 At first they were what I would call whispers; someone making the comment that I should consider it, or that they think it would be a good idea. I thought my feelings were a response to having a baby on the way, because “I’m the youth minister and I enjoy what I do.” Lee Road went through a rough time and it appeared the family life position was on the back burner, but I continued praying for God’s guidance on the matter. Before, I was not allowing myself to listen to what I thought God was saying because I was comfortable doing what I do. Through some events that happened with people that I care about deeply, those whispers became shouts. I realized that God had been preparing my heart for this role. For the first time, I listened and my prayer changed to, “God, I am willing, but you are going to have to make it happen.” Unexpectedly, I was approached by a member who asked if I had thought about filling that role. When I shared with them in confidence that I had been praying about it, they asked if they could pass that on to the personnel committee. I told them to do what they felt led to do. This began a time of prayer and discussion between the personnel committee, Pastor Todd, Glyn Simpson, and the deacons. After some time had passed, we felt at peace about the decision to make the announcement you heard Sunday. Emily and I are excited about this possibility and ask you to pray for us as we make ourselves available to what we feel God is calling us to do. I look forward to being able to share more with you on December 2 in the evening service.

Because HE Came,

 

Bryan