Back to the Beginning

In 2003 I was asked to plant a new church in the South Mountain area of Phoenix Arizona.  At that time I had just read If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg.  It had a profound effect on my thinking.  As part of my desire to demonstrate my willingness to do faith stretching action I started signing all my email correspondence with the salutation; Walking on Water!

Planting Desert Mosaic was a water walking experience.  After three years of hard work, fun ministry, amazing surprises and new wonderful friends, the church closed.  I found myself trusting God in even bigger ways.  I was working at Target and going into debt and losing my house.  It seemed that I was sinking.  Then a hand reached out to me on the water and helped me stand again on the water.  I was called to serve at Desert Hills, a position I didn't even know was available.

This reminded me of the phone call I recieved from Phoenix Christian High School after graduating from seminary.  They also offered me a job which I had no idea was available.  After working at PCHS for three years, I was offered a job at First EFC in Tucson and although this time I knew about the job. I didn't think I had a chance of getting it.

All through my life I have seen God provide for me in extrodinary ways.  And now again I find I must walk on water again!  Desert Hills has hired a new senior pastor and does not have the finances to keep me on the payroll as well.  I am awaiting God's hand to reach out to me.  I am not sinking yet and hopefully won't come to that point but I am walking on water and waiting to see what God will present to me.

He has always provided and I know He will this time as well.

Still Walking on Water,
Rick