on the move

after 8 years in the small town of white stone on the northern neck of va, we are moving. we'll be settling in va beach...2.3 million people (conservative estimates).

we will be involved with another church plant there. the focus of the church is to work with the homeless in the community and we hope to be operating out of our homes and out of a substance abuse rehab center. august 24 is the official start of the church. we will be joining some close friends who are already in the area. we've just notified our current church and its sad but exciting times. it will be non-denominational. a focus on the marginalized as well as a major focus on the kingdom breaking through in our homes through hospitality and awareness and involvement in local justice issues.

i will, however, not be paid by the church. i will follow with more thoughts on our transition later. we will be simplifying our lives by getting rid of a good portion of our possessions. we will be selling our home. we will be doing major self analysis and doing the same in our marriage through God's guidance and counseling. for the first time in 8 years, i will be doing very little teaching and a lot of community work. we are both excited:)