theamenministry

Three years ago, the Lord led Lisa and I to step out on faith and go full-time with the work of the AMEN Ministry.  I have absolutely loved these three years.  God has blessed, He has kept all of His promises, and I also feel like I have been in His seminary.  He has taught us much about Himself and the work of His Kingdom.

During these three years, I have had several churches talk to me about the possibility of being their pastor.  I basically told them all the same thing, “I am honored that you would consider me, but we are doing what we are supposed to be doing.”  In January of 2014, a pastor search committee contacted me and we did not feel led to talk with them.  From time to time, they would contact me again to see if there was any interest.  A few weeks before our November trip to Romania, they called again.  At this time I told them that I would meet with them after our mission trip.

When we met I shared with them that I still wanted to do the work of the AMEN Ministry.  What they said next got my attention.  They told me that one of the reasons they contacted us was because of the AMEN Ministry.  After two months of praying and seeking the Lord, He confirmed to us that this was His call.

On February 8, we were invited to The Fellowship, a Southern Baptist church in Albertville, Alabama.  The Sunday morning service was one of the most Spirit-filled times of worship we have ever experienced.  The church voted unanimously to call us and we accepted.  We begin serving there on March 15.

One of the reasons that this was a year-long journey was because, in my heart and mind, we were going to serve the Lord full-time with the AMEN Ministry for the rest of our lives.  The good news is, we still are!  We are still going to do the work of evangelism, missions, and spiritual awakening, but now we will do it in the context of our ministry at The Fellowship.  I have two overseas trips already planned for this year.  We are still supporting pastors overseas, encouraging them, and also helping with the Houses of Hope Children’s Home in Romania.  We need your prayers and your financial partnership as much as ever before.   We are praying that our friends and partners will understand this and continue to stand with us.  The work of the AMEN Ministry goes on by the grace of God.

When we pray for God’s will and seek His leading, we must remember, we are not following a plan, we are following a Person.  If I keep my eyes on a plan, I may miss where the Person, the Lord, wants to lead me.  That’s one reason why we must stay close to Him and keep our eyes on Him.  His call is to serve Him however He chooses.  It is His call and His Kingdom, not ours.

We ask for your prayers as we begin this time of transition.  God is good and His will, His plans for us, and His call on our lives is perfect.  We love you all and we thank God for you as you continue to love us, pray for us, and stand with us for His glory.

In Christ’s service,

Allen & Lisa