All to Him I Owe

Principle #1 – [vs.1-2] “Transitions do not require that forward momentum cease.”

Principle #2 – [vs.2-4] “Previous promises do not change because of a transition in leadership”

Principle #3-[vs.5] “The character of God does not change during a change in leadership.”

Principle #4 [vs.6-7] “God given requirements do not always change when the leadership changes.”

Principle #5 [Vs.8] “The Word of God is still the constant guide along the trail of success.”

Principle #6 [vs.9] “Fear is to be expected but always rejected because the presence of God has not changed.”

Principle #7 [vs.10-14] “Preparing for the future while remembering commands of the past are key to making a transition well.”

Principle #8 [vs.14] “Some people will have more responsibility than others in the midst of transition.”

Principle #9 [vs.15] “The Story of Transition can have a joyful ending.”

Principle #10 [vs.16-18] “Public commitments to follow God given leadership are valuable for leaders of transition to hear.”

“The great matter is not how long you pray, but how earnestly you pray. Consider the life of the prayer more than the length of the prayer. If your prayer reaches heaven it is long enough.”

– C.H. Spurgeon

1.) Over a year and a half ago God providentially put Dr. and Mrs. Jones on the church calendar to come and do a missions conference here at Faith. The pulpit committee decided to cancel the missions conference in consideration of our coming and have them do a series on “New Beginnings.” The Lord was so gracious to teach us what He did those days, and Dr. Bob’s counsel and encouragement to me was priceless.

2.) Faith Baptist Church has graciously begun to let me be their pastor. I marvel at their humility to be transparent, teachable, and receptive to the Word of God.

3.) Faith Baptist Church has a strong foundation. There is a reason it has weathered the storms of the last months. Christ is our foundation here and His spirit has empowered right responses, and faithfulness.

4.) There are a lot of people doing a lot of things! Servants are everywhere I turn around. So many ministries were either maintained or even started during this transition time. I can’t believe it. I hope that spirit never ceases.

5.) Trust is not always immediately given, neither is it quickly given.

6.) Faith Baptist Church is a church family. I cannot fully comprehend the amount of love and support that is shown to one another.

7.) New folks are visiting, folks who have been watching are still watching, and some are making up their mind to stay. I hope God will perfectly place and build the church body He desires here at Faith.

8.) Patience is something I need to work on!

9.) Folsom California needs this fundamental Baptist Church. The people of Folsom are busy playing, working, and trying to raise “fun” families without God. One of the challenges before us in the ability to look beyond the facade of wealth and pleasure and see their hearts that are yearning for an answer to the emptiness that pleasure and ease does not fill.

10.) I am going to need God’s help everyday. I cannot afford to not be in the will of God!

I’m excited to be here and what the future holds.

All to Him I owe!