The Dungeon...

This is where I have been spending a large portion of my time this week...

This is my basement study that Tami and I affectionately refer to as the "dungeon".  The good news is I have a great space to study and work in.  The bad news is that it is freezing down here, which is great in the summer, but not so great when there is a foot of snow outside. 

Now that we have moved into the planning process for planting Redemption Bible Church this is how I have been spending my time:

PRAYING,PLANNING,PRAYING

Planting a church is officially terrifying!  It sounds sexy on the front end...

• starting something from scratch
• preaching
• seeing lives changed by the gospel
• helping to shape a culture 

But, then there is the terrifying part on the back end after you finally get to work...

• How in the world will I raise enough money?
• How did I get into this?
• Is this really what God told me to do?

In spite of some fear, this is easily one of the most exciting times of my life.

• I love going to God Word and listening to how He wants us to build Redemption. 
• I love not knowing how God will provide because it forces me to face my own unbelief and learn to trust God more.
• I love seeing God's grace be sufficient when my sin gets in the way.
• I love getting to talk with other people who are passionate about seeing Gospel-centered, God-honoring churches planted.
• I love that God would use me in this manner when I know full well that I'm one of the least likely people that He should use.

It's exciting and scary, but I know that this is what God has called us to, so we press on by His grace. I feel so blessed to have so many around me who pray for and encourage me.  I covet any of your prayers as we work through this! 

Time for some more planning!