SFC is in a place where we no longer are worried about survival. We have a strong core group of folks who have given generously. With the continued support of the New Start Initiative grant we have the resources of people and finances to thrive. We are entering in to the next season of ministry and so we are investing in our people, helping draw them out in to what God is doing next in their lives. This means I am doing one of my favorite parts of ministry, spending time with people who are restless because God is nudging them in a way they haven’t yet claimed.
I begin this process by praying for the people of our community and for God to help me see them clearly. As we gather together I work to notice those expressing a call or a question about how God is unfolding the story of their lives. Then I begin to meet with that person over coffee or a meal and we talk and dream about the community and their call. From this comes beautiful gifts to the community through the vision and leadership of those who listen faithfully to God. Sometimes that person then starts to look around and invest in someone else. This has happened a few times in my ministry and it is always amazing to watch someone step in to leadership and begin to touch the lives of others and call them in to leadership too.
I’m excited about how God is speaking to the people of SFC in this season. I’m excited about getting to spend time with people in my beloved community. I’m excited to be useful in helping folks hear how God is calling them to be in ministry. And I’m excited I get to eat delicious pizza!
-Eilidh
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