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Everything is going so well here in St. Charles County, MO. Crosswinds Church is on the brink of some amazing breakthroughs as we seek to missionally impact the community through not only reaching out to the lost, but going out to find them. We have made a bold decision as leaders in this church to leave behind an "if you build it, they will come" mentality. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, showed us a new way of ministry by modeling a loving pursuit of souls by leaving the 99 and seeking the one. We simply must go out from among our safe and comfortable fold in order to find that one. The prodigal sheep aren't going to stroll in just because of our whitewashed steeple. After all, this why they're "the lost", right? Ministering to in-patient clients of Bridgeway Counseling Services has begun to flourish. Seeds of faith are being sown, cultivated, and harvested through God's work in the hearts of the clients in Bridgeway and the spiritual counselors from our church. We are on the cusp of gaining occupancy of our church building which will usher in a great abundance of more men and women in addiction recovery seeking spiritual counselors. There is so much happening that it can be difficult to place ourselves proactively ahead of the tide, but God is still faithful to provide the direction and strength needed to satisfy his will step by step.

On a personal note, I am enjoying my time here in Missouri and developing strong relationships that will certainly continue on regardless of where God's path takes me in the future. I'm learning a great deal about God, life, ministry, loving people, the Great Commission, and myself. I'm keeping busy with working, reading, reporting, blogging, reading, networking, and reading. Admittedly, I do get lonesome from time to time as I wait for God's timing (perfect, but seemingly slow) in directing me toward marital companionship. I find great peace and delight in the relationships built with friends both here and in Wisconsin. God indeed is my portion and he is faithful to satisfy my mind, heart, and soul as I seek out his plan. I am just so deeply grateful that I have been chosen of God to be used as an instrument for the delivery of his Good News to the dark world of the lost and hurting. It is my sincere prayer that you, wherever and whomever you are, will be so moved by the Spirit of God to accept a redemptive relationship with Jesus Christ and to go out and share this blessing with all who have not yet heard the life changing... no, life-giving message. Thank you for your time and your prayers. Blessings to you.