This past year was been crazy! There is a lot for my family and I to celebrate as we look back over this year, and I’m proud of the work my family and I have collectively put into achieving a number of accomplishments. Here is what the recap of 2024 looks like for us:
- I graduated from Mission University with my Master of Arts in Church Ministry.
- Tiffany completed her Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education.
- Emilee graduated high school, moved, and began her freshman year at Mission University.
- Me, Kali, and Emilee all went on a missions trip with our church to Kenya, in partnership with REAL4Christ Ministries. Go sponsor a child here…
- Josiah went on his first missions trip to Mexico with our church family.
- Tiffany started a new job that she loves as a Senior Childcare Specialist.
- Emilee and Kali both earned their drivers licenses.
- Tiffany and I emceed for the Mobilize Impact Conference in San Leandro, CA.
- I was invited to preach at Global Surge Worship Center, in Pasig, Manilla, Philippines, and speak at the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, and visionary leader, Dr. Greg Lyons.
- Tiffany and I were able to visit Cebu as we celebrated our 20th Anniversary. There, we got to swim with whale sharks, and hiked, swam, and jumped through the canyons of Kawasan Falls.
- We led our church family through the entire story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation in a year.
- I published my third, 8-week Bible study, which you can find here.
- I read no less than 20 books, and parts of hundreds more in my studies.
And while 2024 certainly included its challenges, my family and I are looking forward to everything this year has to offer.
As we get into 2025, there have been many more challenges and opportunities we look forward to overcoming. I should finish my Master of Divinity (MDiv), Tiffany is well on her way to completing a Bachelors, Kali will graduate high school, and Elijah (our youngest) will be entering high school! In addition, our growing church family is moving to two services on March 2, and we are praying to baptize 20+ people this year. I have a few works I hope to complete including a book on building a worthwhile marriage, and a pastor’s field manual.
What are you goals for the new year? Comment below!
Blessings,
Pastor John