Here’s an update on where we are in our big life transition.
1) Our last day at HOJ was Sunday Aug. 30. A few months ago we felt strongly that it was time for us to move on. It was one of those rare moments in life when things are going great and it’s just “time” to move. We will be closer to family and Lydia has a much better job.
We love HOJ and will continue to give financially for the next 2 years. We pledged to give monthly for 3 years and have made it through a little over a year. We believe in the vision and the impact that HOJ is and will be making in Valdosta.
One of the hardest parts of leaving HOJ is leaving the friends we’ve made behind. Honestly, I, personally can do without “leading worship” or designing graphics, but it’s leaving the small group family, worship team hangouts, and even bootcamp workout sessions with HOJ friends that make this move hard. But God is walking with us and we’re super excited about the next season in our life.
2) Lydia started her job in Brunswick a little over a month ago. That’s a little over 2 hours away from Valdosta. It’s been an adjustment for her but she’s knocking it out of the park.
One of the major stresses for her has been having to be away from me from Sunday night to Friday. Our lease is up next week, so I’ll be “moving” our stuff from Valdosta to Jesup, which is our interim location until we get a home bought or rented. While we’re home shopping and closing we’ll be staying with Lydia’s family.
Financially, we’re in a place we haven’t been before and we’re looking to knock down our debt quickly (student loans mostly) and buy a home.
3) I’m doing design full-time now, working with a company that publishes community oriented magazines. I love designing ads and laying out articles.
4) Music: Because my primary “job” isn’t Worship Leader/Music Director anymore, I’m finding that I have a stronger desire to write and share congregational worship that is USEFUL to churches. In the coming months I’ve committed to going on a tear and writing the fire out of some worship tunes! Would love to have you help hold me accountable and would also love it if you used my songs in your place! I’m not stingy!
I’m also looking at joining forces with my good buddy Fred McKinnon and the team at SSCC. Just want to help out a little here and there.
I can see myself traveling a little bit as well. If you’d like to have me come in and worship with your church/team/small group/etc. please contact me and we’ll set something up.
5) Blog Design: because of the transition I’m finding it hard to do a lot of extra design work now. That being said, I would LOVE to design you a custom blog header or banner. As we get settled in the next few weeks, things we’ll be going a bit more smoothly for me and I’ll knock it out of the park for you.
6) Coastal Life: We’ll be moving to the Brunswick/St. Simons Island, Georgia area which is on the Southeastern Coast of GA. I can’t wait.
7) Collaborations: Look for opportunities to collaborate with me in the future in several areas. Most obvious would be songwriting and design, but I have a few more ideas brewing that I’d really like to get going on and I think as fellow worship leaders and worshipers you’ll be excited!
Stay tuned!!
