Today will go down in my history as one of the most unimaginable days ever. Years ago I prayed that God would give me the great honor of being a part of the staff at North Point Community Church. He gave me that gift in 2004. I have served three and a half years in the most healthy church I’ve ever experienced. If you’ve ever been on staff at a church or any ministry organization you know what an incredible gift it is to actually be on a healthy team.
From the start North Point has made decisions and systems to protect themselves from the usual issues that rip apart churches and staffs. I have learned so much from the amazing leaders and servants that I’ve shared my life with during my time here in Atlanta.
This morning was my final Xtreme while on staff. During my talk Sarah Lanier (female groups director) interrupted me and gave the students and leaders an opportunity to say thanks and share what God has done with me in their walk. I was humbled by the idea that I was sitting on a stage I longed to be on while I was showered with encouragement and compliments. I was able to appreciate how special this moment was even as I sat there.
Thank you to my fellow Middle School teammates for giving me such a sweet send off. It meant a lot. After church, Anita took me to lunch with several of our friends and family. I am so honored that people would take time out of their very busy schedules to say thank you to me. After hearing how much God has taught so many during my time with North Point I am sure that I have learned far more from all of you.
Thank you to the many volunteers who have made my job so easy for the last three and a half years. It doesn’t matter how great or how terrible the speaker is when you’ve got such an incredible group of adults faithfully serving students. Thank you to the many students who have loved my family and me so much. You have a long road ahead of you but trust that "he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."
This has been a dream come true for me. Thank you God for answering a very selfish prayer with a yes. Thank you for using me. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for loving me so very much.