A new phase in Regional Transition begins . . .
Though I heard it before, I recently heard it again from a minister in this region; “If you want to know how and where you see God in the ministry of your church, simply look at your budget.” This is as true for churches as it is for individuals. How I spend my money, my time, and my passion reflects my core beliefs and purpose. It illuminates what I value, both to myself, and to others.
I would add to this revealing phrase that how one structures a church will let you know what is important as well. We in the region have evolved from a time when individual congregations first decided to do ministry together and structures were created to help accomplish the ministry, –to- a time now when structures determine what ministry we will do together. As we move forward in this transitional time together, I cannot say that we have all the answers as to what we will look like or what structures we will need to help us ‘be church’ but I can say that the priority will be to ask, “To what needs and ministries is God calling us today and how can we best gather and support them?” I know that our foundation as Disciples Together is and will be the ministries that develop from each and every congregation as they join together. I ask for your prayers as we begin in this next phase of our transition.
May God continue to bring us together in ministry.
Your partner in ministry,
Bill Spangler-Dunning
BSD