Beginning to Crystallize

Ever since the decision was made not to plant Catalyst, we have been trying to find a church where we can get involved, serve and soak. Since Trish and I are still searching for God's will in our church planting future, I knew we needed some place to attend. I am not interested in becoming one of those people who people who believe that I can grow and mature on my own without anyone else. God made us to be in community and that is what I want.

But, boy is it hard. Especially when I have in my mind a vision for what I feel God may want us to do. It feels like trying to find a mate. I think know what I am looking for, but it seems so hard to find. We visited New Life for a while, and really liked it, but didn't see any "entrance" doors to involvement, and they are very focused on UM students, which is great, because we love students, too. But, I don't think my friends and neighbors would be comfortable there. So, it's not a good fit.

Frontline is another place where we have gone. Great church. The lead pastor, Kirk, and I are kindred spirits. It's awesome. However, there are some things they do there, that just doesn't sit right with what I feel God calling me to do.

So, I guess we are beginning to crystallize the vision God has for us. The vision God has for his church in Ann Arbor, through us. What a great and scary feeling. You mean it actually is going to come true? This idea in my mind and heart is more than just personal preference? It's vision? Oh, boy! Weeee!