I offer several answers.
The church needs a break from paying my salary.
Chris needs to lead with all the passion God has given him.
I need to reach beyond San Bernardino.
My Doctoral Project was "Training Mentors to Utilize JumpStart Curriculum at NorthPoint Christian Fellowship." We have done that. There are dozens of men and women who have worked in JumpStart. If somebody comes to NorthPoint and wants to grow we have people to connect them with. We have new members of the church running around with JumpStart Your Journey with Jesus books. It is awesome and exciting to see.
As I pray about the future I am drawn to the discipleship void in many churches. We win people to Christ. See them in worship. Teach them in Sunday School. Interact in a small group. But we do not go one on one like Moses did with Joshua. Like Elijah did with Elisha. And like Jesus did with Peter, James, and John. JumpStart provides a logical sixteen session guide to help establish a seeker or growing believer in their faith.
I sense God leading me to help pastors begin JumpStart mentoring in their church's. It sounds both frightening and presumptuous. If God chooses to use JumpStart I will be in for a crazy ride.
I covet your prayers as I pray through launching JumpStart.
I also thank the NorthPoint Ministry Board for allowing me
to do JumpStart under their 501c3.
I will keep you posted on my plans as they become clearer!
All my love,
Paul
