God has given us a “Something So Big” vision that can only happen if He shows up and works in BIG ways on our behalf. Part of that vision is to reach our region on the growing I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. We are also a church planting church with a passion for starting new effective churches that will passionately reach the unchurched for Christ. And God is already working to fulfill this vision in some very specific ways. Let me tell you about one big way God is working.
About six months after The Connection Church started weekly services, we took a big step of faith to bring on a second full time staff member. Zak White came on board as our Pastor of Spiritual Development. From the moment he started with us, he has brought a lot to the table with his fresh creativity, unstoppable work ethic, and a heart of those who need Jesus.
I’ve seen Zak grow in so many ways right along with us in his leadership. He and Amber have been incredible partners in ministry with me and Pam. We’ve developed a relationship and partnership that I believe will last a lifetime.
God is now clearly leading him to a next step in his life. We’ve been working through this step and planning for many months now and this past Sunday, Zak shared that he and his family will be moving to start a brand new church in Schertz, Tx, just north of San Antonio. As someone who’s been in his shoes, I know the mixed emotions he is feeling, but also the determination to be in the center of God’s plan.
One of the greatest things a church can do is to raise up leaders and send them out to start new churches. I believe in Zak and his leadership and his call. And now, we’re going to be able to bookend this area between Austin and San Antonio and work our way inward. So Zak will be with us officially for another month, and then we’ll be helping him get started through prayer support, financial support, and sending people down to help with neighborhood surveys and community events.
Please be sure to let Zak, Amber and Couper know how much you love them and appreciate all that they’ve done to pour into each of our lives over the last few years.