Growing Pains
I still remember the moment I was called into youth ministry. I was 17, and I wasn't sure if I could do it. But I knew if God called me to it, with His help, I could. At 18, I started my journey in youth ministry. Now, I'm 24. As of this past March, I stepped down as the youth leader in my youth group. Even though I know this is God's will, it still hurts. These are my kids. I love each of them so much. They have made me a better person. Youth ministry is all I know. And, on top of this major transition, there have been a lot of other changes. Changes in my family. Changes in relationships. Changes in my personal life. And all of them in such a short time. It's been a lot to process. And yet I have such peace. It overwhelms my heart. In this new season in my life, I am a young adults pastor at the church where I grew up. I honestly thought I would be with my youth longer, but I can't ignore God's hand in this time of change. In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,
