Six months ago I was asked to consider a position at Orchard Church in the Denver, CO area. http://www.orchardchurchonline.com/. This past week, I submitted my resignation as Pastor of Connections at Bridgepoint Church.
First let me say there are absolutely no problems with this church, its members, or its staff leadership, or me. I cannot be more clear about that.
In fact, working for Bridgepoint Church has been an awesome experience. I could not ask for a better group of pastors to work with. I feel like the Lord has taught me so much here and I treasure the opportunities provided for me by Bridgepoint. It has been a blessing to watch this church grow and reach out into the Treasure Valley. I know that God has great things in store for it and I’m so grateful to have been a part of that for a time.
In October I will be accepting a position as Executive Pastor with Orchard Church in Denver, Colorado. This is not the Lead Pastor position but kind of the second-in-charge in case anything were to happen to the pastor. I'll have the opportunity to speak about 12 times a year in the Sunday services, supervise the rest of the staff team, and be part of a simple strategy the Lord is using there to change lives. This church is a young church plant, only 3 years old, with lots of upcoming challenges and transitions. They are currently meeting in a high school but growing very quickly (around 500). They own nothing but a sound system, a few laptops and some Bibles.
The Lord presented this opportunity to me in March. At first Stacey and I laughed. Because of my attachments and ministry at Bridgepoint, it was a difficult and prayerful process upon surrendering and deciding to walk through this open door. And that decision being made last Sunday, August 23. Our family is 100% sure that God is moving us to be involved in this ministry, and that is the "Why" to why are we leaving. We understand that the ministry isn't about money or personal gain but we also believe that this move is a promotion for our whole family.
Bridgepoint Church means a lot to us, and we would like to make this transition smooth and leave here with Bridgepoint’s prayers and blessings. Bridgepoint, you have so much to look forward to, as you continue to grow and reach people for The Lord. This summer you have seen 56 people baptized in the river alone! Every year since I’ve been here that has increased and there are much better days ahead for you. Our last Sunday is September 13th.
We would appreciate your prayers, we do not have a place to live there and we haven’t found anyone to rent our house here. So let me know if your looking to rent. Thank you for your love and support throughout our part of the Lord’s ministry here. My family has grown to love Bridgepoint Church very deeply and we will miss each and every one of you!
First let me say there are absolutely no problems with this church, its members, or its staff leadership, or me. I cannot be more clear about that.
In fact, working for Bridgepoint Church has been an awesome experience. I could not ask for a better group of pastors to work with. I feel like the Lord has taught me so much here and I treasure the opportunities provided for me by Bridgepoint. It has been a blessing to watch this church grow and reach out into the Treasure Valley. I know that God has great things in store for it and I’m so grateful to have been a part of that for a time.
In October I will be accepting a position as Executive Pastor with Orchard Church in Denver, Colorado. This is not the Lead Pastor position but kind of the second-in-charge in case anything were to happen to the pastor. I'll have the opportunity to speak about 12 times a year in the Sunday services, supervise the rest of the staff team, and be part of a simple strategy the Lord is using there to change lives. This church is a young church plant, only 3 years old, with lots of upcoming challenges and transitions. They are currently meeting in a high school but growing very quickly (around 500). They own nothing but a sound system, a few laptops and some Bibles.
The Lord presented this opportunity to me in March. At first Stacey and I laughed. Because of my attachments and ministry at Bridgepoint, it was a difficult and prayerful process upon surrendering and deciding to walk through this open door. And that decision being made last Sunday, August 23. Our family is 100% sure that God is moving us to be involved in this ministry, and that is the "Why" to why are we leaving. We understand that the ministry isn't about money or personal gain but we also believe that this move is a promotion for our whole family.
Bridgepoint Church means a lot to us, and we would like to make this transition smooth and leave here with Bridgepoint’s prayers and blessings. Bridgepoint, you have so much to look forward to, as you continue to grow and reach people for The Lord. This summer you have seen 56 people baptized in the river alone! Every year since I’ve been here that has increased and there are much better days ahead for you. Our last Sunday is September 13th.
We would appreciate your prayers, we do not have a place to live there and we haven’t found anyone to rent our house here. So let me know if your looking to rent. Thank you for your love and support throughout our part of the Lord’s ministry here. My family has grown to love Bridgepoint Church very deeply and we will miss each and every one of you!
3 comments:
oH mY gOSH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I didn't see that coming! So yall know that when WE left!!!!! How exciting! Its exciting to the follow where the Lord sends. We've done it twice now and have seen the rewards and blessings. (I know you have too) Too bad he didn't send you here too! :) We will be sending prayers your way. Please tell Stacy congratulations too! I'm so thrilled for you all!
Wow, what a surprise! Even though Garrett and I aren't in Boise anymore we will still miss you at Bridgepoint!
What an exciting time, though. I love Denver. My dad's side of the family live an hour SE of Denver and we visit it once a year. So, maybe next time we go we will stop by your church! :)
Praying for you all!
Barry and Stacy. What can I say except I hate the idea of you guys moving away from Boise!!! Seems like that we just barely get to know someone and off they go to another state, is it something we did? I do shower, I promise! haha! As much as it hurts to see you guys go I know that God has awesome things planned for you and you best go, dont make the boss mad ya know. Please keep in touch with your quirky facebook, twitter, this blog posts. Georgie and I will definitely miss you guys and we hope to see you when you come back and visit. Bill Manning
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