Commissioning

Three years ago, God called me to take a pretty big step when He called me out of the business world and into full-time ministry.  After a few "I'm sorry, you must be confusing me with someone else" conversations with God, I followed His lead and Kristi and I jumped on board to help launch Catalyst Church.   

Taking that big step has led to a series of steps ever since then.  I really feel like life is a series of steps.  I've learned a lot over the last three years.  One of the things I've learned is that the best thing for me is to just try and keep it simple.  Just do the next right thing... not to get too far ahead, not look back at past mistakes... just focus on the next step. 

For me, the next step happened last night.  I guess you can say I "made it official".  I was commissioned (ordained to some...) into the ministry last night at Backstage Pass, our gathering of volunteers and key leaders. 

Much like I talked about with baptism, there's nothing magical about the process of being commissioned.  I don't feel different... I didn't wake up this morning and look different or anything.  Commissioning is simply my public declaration of a call, and the church's agreement with that call.  It's something very personal.  And, it's something I take very seriously. 

Last night was special.  I'm very thankful to work with the people I work with.  I'm very thankful to be a part of such an amazing church.  I'm very thankful that God called me to play this role in His story. 

I wonder what my next step is...

Comments

[stephen]

congrats man. i love hearing that. cindy and i will be praying for you guys in this next step of your ministry. i love hearing that everything is going so great with you guys and the church. i watched the videos, which all rock by the way. i'm excited for you man.

[jamie]

Congratulations and right on about "just do the next thing"

[tank]

Congrats Jake. You don't feel any different? You must not be wearing your monk's robe to work yet.

[joe]

congratulations man!

[Jake]

thanks for the encouragement guys, i appreciate it!