I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and reflecting on this next step in my life and how God brought me here. It has been fun to think back at a few specific events that have led to my full-time role in sports ministry in the DR with G.O. Ministries.
-In the Spring of 2004, I was a cocky 18 year old finishing up HS and getting ready to head to Wheaton College. All the DR was to me was a place my older sister had visited for a week a few years ago. Now God has given me a heart and a passion for the country and people of the DR and I can't imagine wanting to live anywhere else.
-In the Fall of 2008, I was finishing my Senior football season at Wheaton and looking forward to working with Kids Alive, slightly entertaining the idea of trying out for the Baseball team. Now God has given me a heart and a passion to reach athletes in the DR and has blessed me through my experiences playing/coaching College baseball.
-In the Fall of 2010, I had never heard of North Carolina Wesleyan or Coach Long. Now I have spent a full school year learning the ins and outs of baseball and coaching from 2 great Godly examples in Coach Long and Coach Jones.
-In August of 2011, I was leaving Kids Alive with a dream of starting a Christian Sports Academy in the DR and had never heard of G.O. Ministries. Now God has given me a specific calling through G.O. and affirmed me time and time again in my long-term commitment to G.O. Ministries.
I have been really missing the DR, especially since the baseball season ended last week. God has really shown me the purpose of truly preparing to leave in many ways. I will have a very busy month before leaving in the end of May, but after being away from family for so long I am so excited to spend quality time with my entire family before I go! I also hope to add a few more financial supporters before heading down so I can narrow the gap towards having my budget fully covered.
Please pray for me this next month. I will be traveling a good amount and also having some important meetings. Pray for my spiritual preparation as well as I am learning and growing a lot and I know God will have me right where He wants me when it is time to leave. Please be in touch - if you have any questions about my role or G.O. Ministries please don't hesitate to contact me I would love to share.
