From stepping to leaping!

From time to time a Pastor has to get away and just be with his family. When this happens, finding a suitable replacement for the Sunday pulpit isn't always easy. I'm blessed to have several men whom I never hesitate to call upon when I'm away. For this I am grateful.


As part of our mentoring program, having Pastor Kevin in the pulpit is a must. I don't know where I would be if local Pastors had not loaned me their platform on occasion. This was the case most recently when I traveled with my family to visit with family and friends. Pastor Kevin jumped at the chance to preach in my stead.


What most would not consider is the hectic life that Pastor Kevin is currently living. Working a secular job, getting settled into a new home, Kelli being VERY pregnant and all that his ministry calls him to. All these things combined make for weak sermons.


However, this was not the case. I took time to listen to Pastor Kevin's sermon online this morning and was greatly blessed. It seems that he has went from stepping forward in his preaching to leaping forward. Much of the content of his sermon caused my heart to ponder and placed me under great conviction about many things.  It's obvious that Pastor Kevin is growing in the Lord and in his desire for God's people.


I ask you to pray for Pastor Kevin and Kelli. The goal is to some day send them out as church planting missionaries. While the vision is for many years to come, at this rate, it may be sooner than we had planned. May God guide this ministry as we follow His plan.


Pastor Mike