Exciting News
Well, today the very long pause on my blog in recent days will be fully explained. After MUCH thought, consideration, prayer, and research I have decided to leave River Valley this summer to lead a church plant in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The church will be called Horizon Christian Church and will officially launch on September 7, 2008. The church will be a very modern and contemporary effort to reach the young adults and young families of the surrounding communities, and I feel very strongly that God has called me to step out a lead in this specific way and am excited about the opportunity.
We are currently building support for the church and hope to find as many missions minded people who will be dedicated to reaching the lost of this world to join us in the endeavor. Please be in prayer for our entire team as we work to get this church off the ground.
There will be more Horizon information to come in the very near future so keep an eye out.
# Matt on January 28th, 2008
Hey Joel,
Long time no see. Glad to read that a new church is being planted and I hope it goes well for you. Can’t wait to hear updates.
on a side note, I added you to my blog/site, hope that is ok. Take care and God bless.
Matt
# Lauren McGinnis on January 28th, 2008
Our family will keep you, Jenna and Reed in our prayers. I hope that everything works out and runs smoothly wiht the new church!
Lauren M.
# Mike on January 29th, 2008
We’re praying for your family, your current church family, and your new church plant. I believe God will do amazing things in all three.
# Jerry Young on January 30th, 2008
Wow Joel!
How exciting….and scary.
Plus for some unknown reason you are starting on my birthday.
Hope it all gets going well for you and we’ll all be happy to have you closer to home.
Jerry