resumes during this process. We are looking to find a full time person for the position of Worship and Connection/Small Group Pastor. We have interviewed several and have one or two that we are taking to the next step. The one coming this weekend is David Johnson. He is currently living in Orlando, Florida. (No, I did not meet him at Disney World!) He has already been up to visit us once and worked with Pastor Brent during the “Love God/Serve Charleston” Week of Mission back in June.
While we do not know this is “the one” for us, we do feel confident enough to have David and his wife, Lauren, up for an extended weekend. He will be meeting with our Praise Team/ Worship Band Thursday night, meeting with the larger leadership team on Friday night and then leading in worship on Sunday morning. Then we will meet together and process the weekend with him. (That may have to take place at Disney World, closer to David’s home. Just joking.)
We are asking you to continue in prayer. We have every confidence that our Father is able to do more than we ever have the faith to ask. We trust He will continue to lead and give guidance. You have heard me describe this process as periods of “dating, engagement and marriage”. We have dated many prospective staff members during the resume and interview process. Now, we are down to dating just two or three. Having David here this weekend will give him and our leadership a better sense of going to the next step of engagement. During this next phase, we will handle the important issues and details that will help us and David make a decision.
So, again, I say let us continue to seek Him in prayer. This is just another step in the long journey. We are seeking someone who will come and do life with the family we call James Island Baptist. It is a wonderful time is our church history.
See You Sunday, good Lord willing.
