The Sending Project

A few years ago, the Lord began to tug on my heart about the need for the churches of the Kansas City area to work together in their global missions efforts. Eventually, it developed into something burning strong enough in my heart, that I knew I needed to take that step of faith and not resist that tug any longer.

So, at the end of this year, I will transition away from my role as Missions Director with Heartland Community Church, to focus full-time on this dream of hundreds of churches in our city joining forces to help eliminate physical and spiritual poverty in the world. Exciting? Absolutely. Frightening? Extremely.

The name of this ministry is The Sending Project, and it's key themes are: 1) unity in The Church, 2) God's heart for the poor, and 3) God's heart for the nations.

Jesus prayed for His followers in this way: "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me..." The Sending Project connects with that prayer of Jesus. It's focus is on unity among churches, not just for the sake of unity...but that the world will know about Jesus and his great love for them.

Your prayers are appreciated as we deliberately and prayerfully move forward with the purpose of uniting The Church to eliminate global poverty. For more information, you can go to The Sending Project website by clicking here.

Life Transition

After more than 2 years of being separated from my wife, our divorce was recently finalized. Although no 3rd person was involved, it was still a very difficult and painful season. And while I've been on an intense emotional journey over the past couple of years, I don't expect that the finalization of the divorce will bring a sudden halt to those feelings. While I continue to try to learn from the past...and seek healing...I do realize that life goes on...and while I have a great sense of failure, I also have a realization of God's love and grace.

I'm so thankful for several friends who have walked closely with me during these recent times. Can't imagine going through a season like this without close friends, coaches, and mentors. I'm extremely thankful for my two wonderful kids and my parents, whom I love very much. So...I have a lot to be thankful for. And while I continue to work through the emotional journey of this season...I will not let any emotion nudge out the space that "gratitude" holds in my heart. Thank you, Lord, for all of the blessings you've put in my life, including the gift of salvation. And above all, Lord, thank you for the friendship that I have with you.