Gryphon Rider
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I call it mid-life because I tell whoever will listen that I plan to live to be 115.  I have left the world of drafting and design, most recently as an electrical designer, having just been called to pastor a small church here in Calgary. It's been a busy time for me! |
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Wizzard
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2022, 01:06:03 PM » |
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Congrats, I hope you love it and everyone attends your place.  |
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2022, 01:28:46 PM » |
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My uncle made a similar move, from corporate training and education to pastoring a small church in Colorado...
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2022, 02:30:47 PM » |
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I'm wishing you the very best of luck.
A man is blessed if he can love his work.
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2022, 03:42:12 PM » |
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Wish you luck and enjoyment in your new advocation.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2022, 03:43:40 PM » |
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I wish you the best, that's quite a calling let alone a huge leap of faith. If I'm ever in your area I'll be sure to stop by. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2022, 04:14:27 PM » |
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Kevin, it takes a wise man to make such a decision. I’m sure you will flourish in your second half of life.
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2022, 04:29:42 PM » |
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Congratulations on your new endeavor and I hope being a good shepherd to your new flock is blessed with many rewards.
God bless and all the best of wishes.
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pais
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2022, 04:41:15 PM » |
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I call it mid-life because I tell whoever will listen that I plan to live to be 115. I have left the world of drafting and design, most recently as an electrical designer, having just been called to pastor a small church here in Calgary. It's been a busy time for me! I wish you the very best GR! I am curious. you say you've "just been called to pastor ". Was it literally a call, request, long term plan, etc. or a calling? |
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2022, 05:20:26 PM » |
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Awesome! I experienced the same circumstances back in the 60’s when my father entered the ministry. The small church he pastored was a plant of a larger church in the same town. I and my sister were in our teens, my sister became the pianist and I was the song leader for a time. It was quite an experience.
May the Lord bless all your efforts.
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2022, 05:48:45 PM » |
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That is very brave of you. But knowing God will always provide when he calls helps but it’s still a bold move to actually pull the trigger.
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Farside
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2022, 06:36:19 PM » |
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That is so Awesome! A very worthy calling one is never to old to receive! GB 
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2022, 07:32:34 PM » |
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Thank you all for your congratulations and comments. This is something I’ve been pulled towards for a couple of years.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2022, 07:53:04 PM » |
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I call it mid-life because I tell whoever will listen that I plan to live to be 115. I have left the world of drafting and design, most recently as an electrical designer, having just been called to pastor a small church here in Calgary. It's been a busy time for me! I wish you the very best GR! I am curious. you say you've "just been called to pastor ". Was it literally a call, request, long term plan, etc. or a calling? The “just been” part of it was that they had the vote this past Sunday. The call from God started a couple of years ago, with a rethinking of what my vocational desires were, followed by an increasing impression and burden that this is what I should pursue. God had been working on my character and I had been given increasing levels of responsibility in my old church over the last ten years, including, more recently, preaching occasionally. The application process to the new church started in December, and included interviews, reference checks, and guest preaching. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2022, 10:15:09 PM » |
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Thats awesome! You must have your ducks in a row to Recognize and act on Gods calling. Praying for your success.
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pais
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« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2022, 05:14:27 AM » |
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I call it mid-life because I tell whoever will listen that I plan to live to be 115. I have left the world of drafting and design, most recently as an electrical designer, having just been called to pastor a small church here in Calgary. It's been a busy time for me! I wish you the very best GR! I am curious. you say you've "just been called to pastor ". Was it literally a call, request, long term plan, etc. or a calling? The “just been” part of it was that they had the vote this past Sunday. The call from God started a couple of years ago, with a rethinking of what my vocational desires were, followed by an increasing impression and burden that this is what I should pursue. God had been working on my character and I had been given increasing levels of responsibility in my old church over the last ten years, including, more recently, preaching occasionally. The application process to the new church started in December, and included interviews, reference checks, and guest preaching. Thank you GR. It is certainly confidence inspiring to know many people believe in you. This helps immensely with your decision of the vocational change. Again I wish you the very best! |
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