My Mission

Mission: the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith

My mission is to go out into the world and spread my faith in Jesus Christ. My mission is to see others come to this same saving faith. My mission is to mentor and disciple families. 

The Local Church

Right now, God is calling me to the local church. There is a trend right now that says the church is not cool. People are saying that they left the church and found God, that they do church in the mountains or from their bed or anywhere else but an actual church. A lot of this comes from the fact that people in churches are broken, and some people cannot stand to admit that they too contribute to the brokenness of the church. Jesus was religious, though. He went to the synagogues, He participated in the traditions, He celebrated the religious holidays. He was religious. Yes, there is a time and place for solitude in the mountains. However, there is also a time for fellowship with other believers, for formal teaching and taking of the sacraments. 

I grew up in the church, but I grew up in a broken home with mom living in a different house than dad. I switched houses on the weekends, and split my time between my parents. I grew up knowing that God loved me but struggling to actually see the evidence sometimes in my life. It was the local church that came alongside me here. My children's ministry director and my youth pastor intervened in my life. They wrapped me in prayer and support, and were always there for me when I had questions or doubts. They celebrated victorious moments with me, and grieved with me in tough times. 

I love the local church because God used the people there to shape me into who I am today. My mission is found in the local church.