What a trip. The last few months have probably been the wildest time of my life. After accepting the position as pastor of the Church of Christ in Cottage Grove my life has dramatically changed and I must, it has been a wild ride. Regardless what happens, I must say this has been a decision that I will not regret. In a nut shell, I have a unique opportunity to take a church back to the effectiveness it once had in a city that needs Jesus. What a trip.

The first thing that needs to happen with this church is an attitude focus. For so long we have not done the things that it takes to prepare yourself for ministry. We are focusing our attention on building our love, our faith and our ultimately our unity. God has never asked us to maintain anything, the church is called to move forward, to take ground in the name of Jesus. Yet, we have to approach this with a clear sense of unity and oneness because no one will accomplish this task alone. This task will only be accomplished if we are unified in the God of seek to make a difference in this world around us.

This church is well known for the many things it has done in the past. The many ministers, teachers and prominent Christian leaders that have come from this church is amazing. That is not the end of it though this is only the beginning. We are joining together to move forward, to take ground in the name of God. What a powerful testimony we have yet share, the same testimony so many of us have known in the past of this church.

So, sit back and lets see what happens. Here is the journey.