Well, here we go!! We stand at the beginning of what will certainly be an amazing adventure! The journey ahead will be both challenging and exhilarating; filled with joy and struggle; marked by both victory and setback.To be honest, the idea of establishing a new Grace Chapel campus in the stony soil of New England seems a bit daunting to me. But my excitement and confidence levels rise as I think of of two things.
The first is the knowledge that our vision aligns with God's purposes. When we're involved in the building of the church, we're a part of the great work of God!! Listen to what the Bible says about this in Ephesians 3. "through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known . . . according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord." Planting a campus is about joining God in his eternal purposes!!
The second confidence booster for me is the long (and prayerfully growing) list of people who will join us in this endeavor. I am constantly amazed at the giftedness and passion of Grace Chapel people who have it in their heart to be praying, leading, and serving with us as we go! I look forward to sharing this journey with so many of you!!
Along the way, Richard Rhodes and I will be sharing our thoughts and reflections - what we're hearing and seeing - what we're praying for - what progress is being made. We want you to be 'insiders' with us on this journey! That's why we are setting up this blog. Along the way, feel free to comment on the posts, send us emails, and pray with us as we seek God together in the days ahead!!
Let the journey begin!
Tom
