So I love my readers. Seriously I wake up and can’t believe people read what I write. I remember being in high school and reaching out to my friends and really believing that God was going to do something huge in my life. I thought what would happen would be good, but I had no idea where I would be at in this stage of my life. It’s easy to get caught up in the mix and lose perspective. I hope that never happens.
2010 was a crazy awesome year. I started the year in my usual role as Elementary Production Director here at Brookwood. Had one of the best Adventure Week’s ever with over 600 kids in attendance. Then in the summer I transitioned to a role of 5th and 6th grade ministry director for our new 5th and 6th grade program called Switch. I absolutely love the age group. I’ve also loved my new pastoral type role over volunteers and students.
At the same time as that transition happened. Our former Student Pastor Josh Bradley left to plant a church in Woodruff, SC with the full support of Brookwood Church. So we were looking for a new Student Pastor. Brookwood hired Jared Patrick as our Student Pastor. He’s absolutely a bang-up leader and I feel blessed to be under his leadership and when Jared came in we talked about moving to a more team oriented approach to ministry instead of the traditional silo mentatlity. So in addition to my role in Switch, I’ve also been given the reigns to our small group ministry called C-Groups. So I am the Associate Student Pastor teaching in the 5th and 6th grade area and over small groups.
So my call to reach the next generation remains the same, but logistically it’s been hectic and terribly exciting. So there’s been a ton of change and this blog space has honestly gotten a smaller and smaller spot on the list of priorities.
However, I have a few things I’m working on:
- Content focus of this blog-With so much change this has been on my heart. I don’t want you guys to remain in limbo. I want you to know what’s coming and what to expect. I don’t want to offer a mixed bag and so soon you will hear all about this, and until yesterday I’ve been bummed. Now I am pumped.
- Branding- I feel as if the branding will remain jcisonline.com. It’s me and it’s got some loyalty built up, however, the look will soon change. It needs a refresh and a new paint job. This will also tie into the content focus.
- Schedule of posting- with my new roles. the schedule of when I post has been all out of whack. I want to be realistic and also take some more time to write. In order to do a crazy awesome job at this a schedule for me is a must. You will also be hearing about this soon as well.
So that’s sort of 2010 in a nutshell. I would be remiss to not mention the best part of my year that I hope never changes. I got to spend my second full year with my wife Kristen. She truly does make me better and provides much needed insight and love for me in every facet of my life. She is truly the stick that stirs my drink. (thanks Dad for the wise teaching)
Now that I’ve bored you: Every year I try to take a survey of my readers and this is just a way that I can make sure that I am providing you with what you are looking for and also to try to get some incredible feedback to help me. Below you will notice a form to fill out. Please take 5-10 minutes of your day to hook me up with some info for me and to provide to potential advertisers.
I look forward to your response. As always may you have the best year ever!
And if you can’t see the embedded form, click here to fill it out
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