God Has Prepared You and Me: Here is my Story, what is yours?

I said it in a meeting without even thinking about it. As soon as it came out of my mouth I knew it was true and it reaffirmed my decision to work at Prairie Heights. What I said was this: “I have talked with more than 1,000 people through interviews and focus groups and the same three things have consistently come up over the last 12 years.” This ah-ha moment helped me see how I’ve been prepared to serve our church and our church family. As I thought about all of my experiences as a Prairie Heighter, I was, and continue to be amazed. So amazed I started a list, not from the place of look what I have done – from the place of look at how God prepared me to serve the local church.

· Supported my wife volunteering

· Started Volunteering

· Brought my kids to KidVenture
· Volunteered to Set Up and Tear Down Kid Venture
· Supported my kids volunteering
· Attended a Grow Group
· Led a Grow Group
· Coached Grow Group Leaders
· Participated in Leadership Development
· Lead Leadership Development

· Got Baptized
· Baptized Someone
· Helped Secure a Baptism Site
· Journeyed to tithing our first and best 10%
· Committed to and paid 2 different stretch financial pledges in Crank It Up and We Will Build
· Delivered a Sunday Message
· Lead the search for a new Lead Pastor
· Provided executive coaching for multiple pastors

Reflecting on those words I said without thinking has been the most powerful way God has affirmed this is where he wants me to be. Equally important, I was reminded that when I lean into what he has for me – more than I can even picture or understand will happen! I hope my story and experiences can help you see the path God is taking YOU down!

Now, in the spirit of fun enjoy my FIRST Top 10 List at Prairie Heights!

TOP 10 BIGGEST’S things that have happened since I started at Prairie Heights:

Biggest Never Would I Have Imagined: Owning a bible this big, much less be reading it. Book of Matthew in case you were curious what I am studying.

Biggest Adjustment: Traffic on the way to and from work.

Biggest Eye Opening Experience: Participating in executive pastor/director round tables at Eagle Brook Church.

Biggest Moment of Nerves: Doing my first Sunday Welcome

Biggest Laugh: Watching Craig Mattson celebrate his first 9-Square win

Biggest Spiritual Moment: First team devotional and writing in my prayer journal at work

Biggest Awkward Moment: Individual meetings to introduce myself to board members

Biggest Embarrassing Moment: Going on stage in the middle of a song to end a service (I was early).

Biggest This is Real Moment: When my friend Vid(my 1st visitor) stopped in my office.

Biggest Affirmation I am Where God Wants Me: Sleeping Really Well at Night