I am very excited to share a brief update that came as an unexpected result of the CPD Partner’s Meeting held on January 10th. Rachel and I have been struggling for some time with some misgivings and uncertainty concerning the exact location where God was calling us to plant. When we initially began this process two years ago, we felt called to plant a church in Midland. You may read more about that here. However, after some reflection, we began to waver in that decision – questioning whether it was indeed God who had called us here or following our own desire as to where to plant.

During the course of our conversation in the partner’s meeting, that decision was confirmed for us. I remember a two specific instances where the sense of calling became crystal clear. I remember listening to myself describe certain elements of Midland and the city’s culture and being struck by how obvious it was that this was indeed where God had called us to plant. I also remember being surprised that no one interrupted us to draw attention to this fact.

Following the meeting Rachel and I spoke about this during our car ride home. After I had shared with her what it was that I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to us during the meeting she confirmed that she was thinking the same thing. She was also surprised that no one addressed this – because it seemed so clear and obvious to the two of us.

Without any expectation of addressing that specific issue during our time together, God in His good providence spoke through His Holy Spirit when we least expected it. We rejoice in this answer to prayer and look forward to planting in the location where God has clearly drawn and planted our family. We know that the timing of our answer was a direct result of the time that we set aside to humble ourselves, fast, and pray as a couple and the direct result of prayers on our behalf.

We have been excited to share this update. Please join us in praising God for His answer to prayer and for His mercy, faithfulness, and loving kindness extended to the wrong people.