As I may have mentioned in some previous blogs, our 20-member staff team will be leaving us shortly for the remainder of the summer. (Yes, they are really, actually leaving us!) It felt pretty surreal thinking that we would have to somehow manage without them, but it is becoming more and more real now that they leave us in approximately FIVE days!!! It is a little frightening, but more exciting than anything. I have heard from multiple sources that "project doesn't really start until staff leaves" and "once the staff leaves, the leaders really step it up." These comments make me view this as a very positive change for our summers.
As our staff begins to filter out, they must "replace themselves" with students to take over for July and August. There are four main leader positions (2 men, 2 women), 18 bible study leader positions (9 men, 9 women), and about 10 team leader positions (community team, worship team, outreach team, etc). We were made aware of these leaderships shifts last Thursday at our weekly meeting. The four students taking over the main director leadership roles are Matt, Kevin, Steph, & Bekah. These four will be leading our movement for the rest of our time here in North Myrtle.
The most exciting part comes next...can you guess what I am pumped about?! Well, I was asked last week to take on a role that will challenge me in many areas: evangelism, teaching or discipleship, prayer, and community within my bible study. If you haven't guessed it yet, I have been offered the privilege of becoming a bible study leader!! :) I am SO EXCITED about taking on this role! As a study leader, it will be my responsibility to guide our Monday evening bible study sessions, disciple my five roommates/fellow bible study girls, go out sharing/evangelizing with each roommate (5x per week), and teaching one Sunday morning at our "grown up Sunday School" sessions. I have not had the chance to lead a bible study back on campus, so what an awesome opportunity to experience this here in North Myrtle! Although Satan has been throwing many lies in my face, I am more than ready to press on through any barriers and lead the girls in my bible study with the Lord's strength and wisdom.
When really looking at my role as a bible study leader, it is important to have the attitude described in Mark 10:35-45. If you have a bible near you, look it up! All 18 of us will be serving others, putting others' concerns before our own, taking care of our study, and making sure we are truly walking by the Holy Spirit through it all. I know this opportunity will stretch me in my own faith as I seek to deepen my understanding of Him while preparing to teach others.
As I was sorting through my doubts and fears regarding this transition, I found comfort in Ephesians 1:11 "Furthermore, because we are united in Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for her chose us in advance and he makes everything work out according to his plan." Even if I feel inadequate to teach others, or fear that I will not foster an environment for spiritual growth, I do know that God has called me to this leadership role, and I gladly accept whatever obstacles come my way. I am ready to be used and transformed, and I think this is just the beginning of it all!!
God does not call the equipped, but EQUIPS the CALLED!!!!
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