Finding ourselves on this adventure!

Well, first things first. January of 2011, God began to speak. Actually, he had begun speaking long before that. But regarding the great city of Detroit - we first heard God's voice in January of 2011. And He said: Give yourself to planting new Free Methodist churches in Detroit and it's surroundings.
After God spoke, I said "Uh, I don't think I've heard you correctly. McKenna is a sophomore in High School, and you would NEVER ask her to move. So, I think maybe I didn't hear you. So, I don't even need to pray about this."
Three months later, McKenna said to me "Daddy, I want to do something different. I love it here in Schoolcraft and everything - but in a way I feel like I'm wasting my life. I want to give my life away. I want something to fight for. I want to give myself to something."
I asked her what she had in mind.
She said "I think we should move."
Then God said, "Now will you pray about it?"
I told Mary (my wife) about the idea. She said she'd move, but she felt a bit unsure. So I told God again: "I must have misunderstood. Maybe I'm just longing for adventure. Mary isn't all that keen on the idea. Our marriage would never stand up under the pressure that starting a new church would require, unless we are completely united in this idea. So, maybe I misunderstood. I guess, I'm out."
Two weeks later, Mary came to me and said "Hey, you know that idea about Detroit? Well, God has spoken to me and I am absolutely totally committed, excited and certain that God wants us there. How soon can we get started?"
Wow.
So, we began praying - and over the next several months God spoke clearly: "Move to the south side of Detroit, and reach out to those who have little. Focus on the arts and recreation. Love the hurting. Introduce them to Jesus and start a church. And then, do it again and again throughout the city of Detroit."
Whew! We prayed and sought counsel. We asked out conference leaders to pray about it too.
Everyone agrees: God wants a new Free Methodist work in and through and around the city of Detroit.
So, we move this summer!
This blog is about all that - and I'm sure you'll read and wonder how you can help reach the lost and bring hope to so many without. And God will give you ideas.
Join us, will you?