Why We're Leaving Missions...(Sept. 25)
What We Will Say to Others: “We feel that our work in here is done, and are seeking God for the next chapter of our lives. We will be returning to a retreat centre in Michigan for a month, then to our hometown for a season of sabbatical, until God makes it clear what the next chapter of our lives will be. What We May Say to Close Friends: (Why We’re Leaving) 1. For a Career/Calling that is Satisfying - This one has never really fit: it was a rebound from something else, a ministry that did fit - I do not want to live my life “coasting” or cobbling things together: I can do better than that! - I want to be able to tell people what I do for a living, and feel good about it. It’s silly, but *I want a job description!* - I know that God has something out there for me that will really “fit” and feel awesome for me, and be awesome for the kingdom 2. To be off support - I don’t want to have to ask people for money anymore. It started off hard, and it has gotten worse. It just...