I have made the difficult decision to retire from The Way at the end of this year. It was not an easy decision to make as I love this little church. No matter how much I love it though, God has been clear that He has another person waiting in the wings to take this little church to the next growth step. My part is almost complete, the new pastor’s part is about to begin.
That leaves me with many thoughts and questions. I know that as Paul turned the reins over to Timothy, he advised his young successor in many things. The one that consistently comes to my mind has become my prayer for the new pastor—that God would bring The Way a pastor who is dedicated to correctly teaching the truth of God’s Word.
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.” [2 Timothy 2:15 HCSB]
One other thing I think about is what I will be doing after I leave The Way. Bob and I will need to find a new church (and I have several in mind), and I will need to find that “new thing” God has for me.
I know I will continue to write about my LORD and Savior as long as I can. I think I might like to do some mini messages on social media. I know I will want to pray more. Maybe I will even host a weekly women’s meeting or Bible Study. Where and how these things will develop is still uncertain, but I know that I am not done – yet! My path is simply going to be a bit different, but it will still be directed by my LORD and will, hopefully, bring Him glory.
Amen.
