Wow, I am not even sure how to start this post! I am as surprised to be writing it right now as you might be to read it. But I have had several people ask why I am leaving Prestonwood and so I wanted to give a direct answer.

Over the past several months, Becky and I have been praying for God to draw us closer to each other and to Him. And since mid-December, he has been consistently giving us verses on reliance and boldness. (No kidding, we do a bible reading plan that one of my volunteers made for us several years ago and over the last 4 weeks, we have been given 6-7 verses on “not fearing” and his promise of provision. )

He has also been laying an irresistible desire for full time media creation and collaboration. I know that God is calling me to make a positive change in this generation using different media outlets (both traditional and new media). One of the ways that he showed me this next step was in opening a door to be the Creative Director on the second season of TBN’s iShine KNECT. It was not something I sought after but I am SOOOO excited about doing! And initially, it looked like I could go direct with TBN in Nashville while simultaneously representing Prestonwood! It was a huge vote of confidence to have Prestonwood see fit to give me the time to pursue the opportunity with TBN. I thought this was the fulfillment of what God had been trying to tell me. However, last week God began to reveal more fully his next step for me. And to be honest, I don’t completely understand the Lord’s timing for laying this on my heart. But I do know that he has given this next step to both my wife and me and I would not stand in the way of the blessing that he is going to bring to Prestonwood through the person that will take my place nor the glory that he is going to bring to himself through me.

Over the last two and a half years, God has used my co-workers and our various experiences together to teach me so much about his love for us and his love for the children we serve. These experiences and the resulting growth will continue to challenge and equip me for all that God is calling me to do with media. On behalf of my wife and myself, I am very thankful for the opportunity to work at Prestonwood and to work with the extremely talented creative team and children’s ministry staff. They will be continuously in my prayers.