I’m sure I’ve addressed this before, but…here goes again. As most of our church planters know and those that know WRC, Matt Willmington is leaving our staff to return to the promised land Thomas Road Baptist Church in Virginia. We will miss him here at WRC. He has shown much wisdom, even more biblical knowledge, and has been a great pastor to many.

We have decided not to replace the position but we have to make sure all the jobs are covered and for several weeks we have been just listing jobs, listing who was responsible in the past and who will be responsible for those jobs in the future. It has been a laborious and boring task. But it has really brought clarity to us.

That being said I now supervise some of the work of the church besides church planting. It is very different being responsible for the ministry of others. First I think that most church staffs go beyond the call of duty in time and in tasks. Secondly, if I am managing well, then I just listen to their hearts and help them accomplish their vision. The interesting for me being a successful manager means I help those above me accomplish a vision and I help those around me accomplish a vision.

Lots of meetings now. But I like the people I work with. I hope in the future they will say the same about me.