Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Playing Second Fiddle...and It Feels Good

So, finally I have a call, or something to a church.

Beginning November 10, I will be the Associate Pastor for Diversity and Mission at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Minneapolis. This is sort of a coming home for me, First Christian is where I become accaquainted with this crazy family called the Disciples of Christ, it is also the church that sponsored me during my ordination process and where I got ordained in 2002.

The position is part time, so I will be keeping my full time job with the Presbyterians. It's not really a called position, it's a contract position because of the odd situation First is in. The church has lost members, part of a long decline. They have a great guy as a long term interim, as they decide their next steps in transformation. This position will help with that, but it will also allow me to do some of the stuff I love to do, such as mission.

The interesting part of this job will be that part of my position is to get the church ready for Web 2.0. I will be updating the website which needs it. How many pastors get to do that as part of their job?

I think being an Associate will be better suited to my Aspie tendencies. We shall see.

So, that's what's going on. I'm psyched.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dennis, I'm psyched for you! I wish I had read this a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait to hear more!