Matthew 11:28-30

Are you tired?  Worn out? Burned out on religion?  Come to me.  Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you  how to take a real rest.  Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.  Keep company with  me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.  (The Message Paraphrase)

I had spent over fifteen years serving in student ministry in various capacities.  I absolutely loved every second of it! It was such a joy and honor to walk alongside of students and often their families on their individual spiritual journeys.  In 2005 I became very restless.  I wondered about the lifestyle I was leading and how it was reflecting Jesus to those around me. I wondered if constant business truly meant lots of discipleship and ministry.  I took some time and connected with people who reminded me of what it means to connect others with the true rest in life, rhythm and soul found in Jesus.  As I thought through these ideas I began to see how God was developing in me a love for not only students, but for people.  And a love and longing to help people connect with that true life giving, life freeing rest.  

 

Doors began to open around me. I was meeting with several women. I was being asked to speak for various retreats and events. I was writing, hosting small groups and had developed a heart for and sensed a calling to the city of San Diego.  It has been in this environment that I am seeing people connect with Jesus, grow in their own understanding of who He is and have been able to see how God has placed me here, in San Diego, to bring His rest to individuals in this city.

 

It has been amazing to see all that God has been about since I began to serve in such a way and I am very excited for what is ahead! I have a great and growing team who, alongside of me get to experience the wonder of serving the city together!