Comments on: Romans 15:13…I need some hope http://www.daveingland.com/2008/11/20/romans-1513i-need-some-hope/ Commentary and discussion on the missional church, faith, culture, media and more... Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:53:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: daveingland http://www.daveingland.com/2008/11/20/romans-1513i-need-some-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-191 daveingland Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:27:36 +0000 http://www.daveingland.com/?p=319#comment-191 Wayne, I'm currently in a state of prayer and discernment to confirm what I feel God wants to do with me in Sacramento. I've ceased the active part of planting, but haven't given up on it. Actually, I feel as if I'm getting the direction I need to move the more I strip things away from my daily life and turn those things to God. Regarding preaching, I have been preaching at my home church while my pastor works with me to develop my preaching skills so I can be better-prepared to launch the church plant. So far we've only had a few preview services, but have yet to officially launch. The launch plans are on hold now though as I seek the Lord on this with my wife. Regardless of what happens I agree that the future does look bright and that I am finally in a place where I believe I can accept whatever it is that God presents me with...ministry does not need to be fulfilled through me as a church planter or pastor, he can use me in ministry within the workplace or marketplace and especially in my own household :) Anything I can do to help you, please let me know. I am praying for you still. Wayne, I’m currently in a state of prayer and discernment to confirm what I feel God wants to do with me in Sacramento. I’ve ceased the active part of planting, but haven’t given up on it. Actually, I feel as if I’m getting the direction I need to move the more I strip things away from my daily life and turn those things to God.

Regarding preaching, I have been preaching at my home church while my pastor works with me to develop my preaching skills so I can be better-prepared to launch the church plant. So far we’ve only had a few preview services, but have yet to officially launch. The launch plans are on hold now though as I seek the Lord on this with my wife.

Regardless of what happens I agree that the future does look bright and that I am finally in a place where I believe I can accept whatever it is that God presents me with…ministry does not need to be fulfilled through me as a church planter or pastor, he can use me in ministry within the workplace or marketplace and especially in my own household :)

Anything I can do to help you, please let me know. I am praying for you still.

]]> By: daveingland http://www.daveingland.com/2008/11/20/romans-1513i-need-some-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-190 daveingland Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:21:43 +0000 http://www.daveingland.com/?p=319#comment-190 Hey Pete, thank you very much! I am definitely a place where I am seeking balance. It's hard for me as I tend to go all out in what I'm doing. After stepping out of ministry and weekly preaching and spending some time living life together with my family and letting them know how much I love and appreciate them, my perspective is changing and I am feeling a renewed sense of calling :) Your prayers are very appreciated. Thank you again! Hey Pete, thank you very much! I am definitely a place where I am seeking balance. It’s hard for me as I tend to go all out in what I’m doing. After stepping out of ministry and weekly preaching and spending some time living life together with my family and letting them know how much I love and appreciate them, my perspective is changing and I am feeling a renewed sense of calling :) Your prayers are very appreciated. Thank you again!

]]> By: Wayne Park http://www.daveingland.com/2008/11/20/romans-1513i-need-some-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Wayne Park Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:11:50 +0000 http://www.daveingland.com/?p=319#comment-189 your double negative in the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph (last) cues me that maybe your church planting endeavor is coming to an end? Sorry if I misread... just that we're in the same boat. On the verge of shutting the project down. Don't mean to be a downer but that's where we're at - and the future looks bright. Hopefully we can be a source of encouragement to one another. your double negative in the 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph (last) cues me that maybe your church planting endeavor is coming to an end? Sorry if I misread…

just that we’re in the same boat. On the verge of shutting the project down. Don’t mean to be a downer but that’s where we’re at – and the future looks bright. Hopefully we can be a source of encouragement to one another.

]]> By: Pete Sung http://www.daveingland.com/2008/11/20/romans-1513i-need-some-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Pete Sung Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:52:27 +0000 http://www.daveingland.com/?p=319#comment-185 Nice verse! Your post sounds more hopeful. I'm glad to see that. I've been reading an old-timer book called Measure of a Man by Gene Getz. It's been decent so far. The chapter I just read was called Maintaining Balance. At the end of the chapter when it starts giving some practical tips, the author references Elijah and how he got burnt out in ministry (1 Kings 19). When he flees to Horeb he sits down under a tree and basically prays to die. It's neat to see God's response. We all need God's response in our lives. I'll pray for God to respond in mighty ways to this season of your life. Keep the faith! Nice verse! Your post sounds more hopeful. I’m glad to see that. I’ve been reading an old-timer book called Measure of a Man by Gene Getz. It’s been decent so far. The chapter I just read was called Maintaining Balance. At the end of the chapter when it starts giving some practical tips, the author references Elijah and how he got burnt out in ministry (1 Kings 19). When he flees to Horeb he sits down under a tree and basically prays to die. It’s neat to see God’s response. We all need God’s response in our lives. I’ll pray for God to respond in mighty ways to this season of your life. Keep the faith!

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