Tomorrow

I have a journal ready. I am a bit nervous. While I have told my wife, and she agrees to support me no matter what. I'm a bit nervous for what may follow.

I've been going to church for years. In many eras of my time in church I have done my absolute best to follow the Spirit of all that God has taught in churches. I wonder, though, even in my most zealous moments did I filter what I heard? Have I, like I often worry of other Christians, picked and chosen the theology and practices which most appeal to me? Have I avoided certain Christian disciplines or behaviors because they are inconvenient, impractical, or even outside of my experience?

I have lately been looking for new ministry opportunities. Looking for a new place to serve and live out my calling. So, with that in mind, I have been visiting churches lately - rather than committing to one particular church. While I am in relationship (or fellowship if you prefer the Christianese) with several followers of Jesus - I am not locked down to one place, so I will likely visit multiple churches. Unless: A. I find a new ministry position at a church, in which case I will finish out the year there; or B. I am told in the sermon that I need to make this particular church my home. Like I said, whatever the application is - regardless of whether or not I agree with it, for one year. August 2012 through July 2013.

I wonder, is "stay here at this church" a common point in a sermon? Well, I guess I'll find out.

Tomorrow is my first day, and we have elected to visit the Vancouver campus of City Bible Church.

Updates and more tomorrow.