Category Archives: Work
What to do?
I had a strange sensation this morning. I woke up and didn’t know what to do with myself. For the past 9 months, Saturday morning was not much different than Monday through Friday. I just got up and resumed working on … Continue reading
I’m back in the saddle again
I have completed my first week of work and have already started affecting change. However, I can’t take much credit. It seems that the people who have worked there for many years were all hoping for some changes but were … Continue reading
Definitely not that!
My first day of work went without a major event. It seems like it is going to be very much like what I have done for the last 11 years except a little less hectic. I have to work on … Continue reading
Boo-hoo
I received the call from the church. As you can probably deduce from the post title, they didn’t choose me. They said that it was a treat to meet me, that my gifts were obvious and that I had much … Continue reading
It fits pretty good!
This morning, my wife and attended a meeting with the pastors in the KC area. We were invited by the man who recommended me to the church that is considering me for the position of interim pastor. I must tell … Continue reading
Two steps forward
This last month is going to be interesting! The convergence has already started. I went out to lunch with one of the elders. I thought that he wanted to give me a second interview. Two hours later, I concluded that … Continue reading
The first exit polls look good
The early returns look like the interview went well last night. One of the men asked for my professional résumé. He is going to forward it to a friend who works at the local Honeywell facility. Actually, before I went … Continue reading
Round 1 is complete
Ray’s big KC adventure continued tonight. I was interviewed by four men for the position of interim pastor. I told them that I was just grateful for the opportunity. Initially, the position is just teaching on Sunday. It will eventually grow into … Continue reading
One week from tonight
I just got a call from the man who is referring to the church. They are going to invite me to their Board of Elders meeting next Monday for the interview! This could get exciting.
It should have been simple
I am under the gun. I have to make some big decisions…soon! I have six more weeks until I start my new job in Blue Springs. Blue Springs is 30 miles to northeast of our apartment. The church that is going … Continue reading
