After Hurricane Katrina many changes have occured in my life and ministry. After helping DSM to survive the devastation and relocate its headquarters and operations, it became necessary for me to do some work and reparations in my own personal life and family after 16 years of ministry in the Desire Community. There are times when unresolved issues and personal neglect catch up with you and require of you a radical self-examination and renewed commitment to spiritual healing and growth. I am very thankful to the board of Desire Street for extending to me the necessary time and support for this process.
Upon returning from my sabbatical the board felt it necessary to take Desire Street Ministries into a new direction and with new leadership, and so with much reluctance, disapointment and sorrow I resigned. I have many fond memories, many valuable experiences and much personal enrichment for the privilege of serving the Desire Community through DSM. I am happy that DSM is continuing its effort after the storm and I am praying that God will bless, preserve and expand its efforts.
I am forming Rebirth International with the intent to continue in the calling of God on my life to present the word and work of the gospel of Christ in New Orleans and beyond. The effort to build an organization from scratch once again was not what I had desired but my family and I still feel passionately called to the revitalization of urban pockets of poverty in New Orleans and world-wide. To that end we have committed ourselves and solicit your continued support.
Will you keep us in your prayers and stay in touch with us as we are continually seeking the will of God in these matters. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to talk further.
Upon returning from my sabbatical the board felt it necessary to take Desire Street Ministries into a new direction and with new leadership, and so with much reluctance, disapointment and sorrow I resigned. I have many fond memories, many valuable experiences and much personal enrichment for the privilege of serving the Desire Community through DSM. I am happy that DSM is continuing its effort after the storm and I am praying that God will bless, preserve and expand its efforts.
I am forming Rebirth International with the intent to continue in the calling of God on my life to present the word and work of the gospel of Christ in New Orleans and beyond. The effort to build an organization from scratch once again was not what I had desired but my family and I still feel passionately called to the revitalization of urban pockets of poverty in New Orleans and world-wide. To that end we have committed ourselves and solicit your continued support.
Will you keep us in your prayers and stay in touch with us as we are continually seeking the will of God in these matters. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to talk further.
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