the times, they are a changin'...

No, not that song.

It's our life.

Over the past six weeks, there has been a lot of change.  Which means a lot of growth, adjustment, flexibility, confusion, and opportunity.

Yes.  It's our life.

We are excited to see two families from our YWAM community pioneer a new YWAM base and ministry.  That change has brought about some major transitions in our day to day life.  One of those families were the leaders of our Tijuana campus, the other family oversaw the operations and resource development of the whole San Diego/Baja base.  Oh, and the couple that led our Ensenada campus?  Yeah, they're also transitioning to a new role within our ministry.

People respond to change differently.  Scott embraces it and runs with it.  Jamie sits back, evaluates, and then tentatively moves forward.  Hunter, well, he's pretty much oblivious to it.  Together, we've been challenged over the past six weeks.  To face some fears.  To embrace the community around us.  To encourage others to step forward and lead.

welcome to leadership

We are humbled and honored to serve on the Tijuana campus leadership team for this season, sharing times of prayer and discussion about what the future holds for our community.  Really, what that means is a lot of meetings with a group of us looking at each other saying, "Um, what do we do now?  Pray?  Ok!"  The Lord has directed us to focus on the core - our relationship with Him and the primary callings that He's given this ministry.  It's brought up a lot of opportunities for growth, some very difficult conversations, and some amazing freedom amongst the staff we serve with.


It's amazing the things that you learn when you're in the midst of a season of change.

Take this paraphrased story from the book of Mark:

Jesus did a lot of preaching about the Kingdom of Heaven.  Once, the crowds got so big he had to get on a boat, go out on the lake, and preach from there since there was no more room to stand on the shore.  Imagine the 12 disciples, sitting there, soaking in all this incredible truth.  Then Jesus says, "Let's go over there," pointing to the other side of the lake.  The 13 of them get in the boat, start to sail, and then - BAM - a storm.  The 12 freak out.  The One sleeps...until the 12 wake Him up, desperate for help.  Jesus does His thing, the storm goes away, and the disciples freak out again (in a good way).

So here's the thought:

What was it that Jesus wanted to teach the disciples in the storm

 that they couldn't learn on the shore?

Lately it feels like we've found ourselves in a storm.  Wondering what we are learning, what Jesus is teaching us.  And trying not to freak out.


Change.

We're pretty sure it's a good thing.