Due to budgetary changes, it was decided at the last Board and Council meeting (after much painful deliberation) that my position would be eliminated. I was encouraged to start looking for full-time employment elsewhere and I started making calls to people I knew in the beverage industry. After over 8 years with Coca-Cola, I had some pretty good contacts.
Long story short, I got the call from Blue Ridge Beverage this past Tuesday (they want me to start next Tuesday) and I turned in my resignation to the pastor on Wednesday night. I met with the pastor and two other church leaders after the Bible study and went over the various ministries I had been overseeing.
I see this as a real blessing – to be offered a stable job with a stable company in this economy is no small thing. It's good, honest work that I'm thrilled to be doing again.
Although Sunday, May 10th was my last Sunday as Associate Pastor, we will continue to attend Cornerstone for now, but I am pulling out of all ministry activities - the new job is going to be physically and mentally challenging and I will need to focus on it.
I thank you for your friendship and prayers throughout this difficult time.
5 comments:
Well, that's definitely newsworthy. Praising God for His provision for your family, and will pray for this time of transition for you.
LC
Though you may have never said it verbally. You taught me that a man of God ministers wherever he is, in his speech and work. I wish you peace in this new step in your life but know Cornerstone will miss your wisdom.
Hey, I've worked there! Hope you have fun times there Kip, though I believe your experience will be different from mine, as I was working the overnight shift.
I am happy you have such a solid opportunity and sad that you won't be pastoring at Cornerstone anymore. Coca-Cola has no idea what a good pastor it's getting! ;)
I worked there as well, but I worked during the day merchandising all the stores. I liked it. Not sure about the waking up at 4am thing, but I still liked it!
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