Within the past six years I have become director of Carrollton Youth Impact, married a wonderful woman, become the song director for King’s Chapel, and have had two beautiful girls! It has been a great (and crazy) six years and I have grown, been challenged, and learned so much! The Lord is bringing about a new and wonderful change once again…
About five years ago, the current pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA) challenged members of the church to move into the neighborhoods surrounding the church (referred to as Old Town), which is devastated with poverty, drugs, and violence. Since that time, several families from First Pres. have moved into the area, built relationships with the neighbors, started a Bible study, discipleship groups, and tutoring for the children and youth in the area.
Through Amy’s sister, Laura, who lives in Augusta, I have had the privilege to meet some of the men involved in leading these ministries and to see the ministry first hand over the past couple of years. First Pres. is now in a position to solidify and organize all of their after school programs under an 501(c)3 non-profit organization called City Hope Alliance. City Hope Alliance is an inter-denominational community development organization committed to serving the needs of the city with Christ-centered resources.
This is where I come in: First Presbyterian has offered me the position of Director of After-School Programs for Hope for Augusta. Hope for Augusta is a ministry of City Hope Alliance. My responsibilities will include creating, maintaining, and enhancing after-school programs such as Bible studies, tutoring, mentoring, job skills, etc. We will also be moving directly into one of the lower-income neighborhoods in Old Town, which will allow us to minister to our neighbors as a family. I also will be able to continue my seminary education with RTS Charlotte.
This is a support raising position. Our goal is to move to Augusta by August (before the new school year begins) if not sooner. In order to move to Augusta by this time we need to raise an additional $975/month to our current support.
First of all, I want to thank you all for your many, many prayers and financial support throughout the past six years. Amy and I are humbled and grateful to look back on how the Lord has provided for us through His people. We do ask that you would prayerfully consider continuing on or joining our support team in this great new opportunity in Augusta.
Please pray for our family as we raise more support and make this bittersweet transition from Carrollton to Augusta. If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to call me. I would be glad to grab a cup of coffee and discuss this more with you all.
We will keep you updated with details, etc. concerning our journey.
WHAT ABOUT CYI?
I will stay on as director of CYI through at least June of this year. During this time we will continue programs, but will also be working and praying through various options for the youth of CYI in the future. As of now, I am working hard to get the youth plugged into a church where they can be loved, become a part of a church family and continue to hear the Gospel preached. Please pray with me as we make decisions concerning CYI and that these youth could be plugged into a church family soon.
