I've enjoyed hanging out with my NewThing friends at the pre-conference stuff. Each time we gather their is great teaching on how to lead people within the church and we have some fun together. That was yesterday morning and last night. Today the regular conference began and we listened to Dave Ferguson and Alan Hirsch about their new book, "On the Verge" and how the conference will run. Then Francis Chan spoke transparently about what the last year has been like for him and his family. He explained what he saw and experienced in China, India and Thailand after hearing the stories of persecuted Christ-followers. It was humbling to hear how others who follow Jesus are living compared to my life and church body experience. I'm sure the five of us will share more on Sunday morning.
From June 1998-June 2008 I served as the Pastor of Family Ministry at Grace Church in Powell, OH. Starting July 1, 2008 I was launched with 13 other families to start a new church in the Dublin area Northwest of Columbus, OH. Melissa, my best friend and beautiful wife of 17 years, and I have lived in Dublin for 14 years and have had a great connection with the community through Olde Sawmill Elementary, Davis MS, Scioto HS, DYA sports and the two community pools. Our neighborhood has also been a super place to raise our four children: Zach-16, Abby and Sara-13, and Rachel-10.
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