New Office

CJ just moved downstairs, leaving his Covenant Life Church office for a new one down in Sovereign Grace Ministries. And I've just moved next door to take his. Though he hasn't gone far (same building), it's strange after having him in the office next door for so many years.

He sent me the below email, which reflects his character and his heart for always training up the next generation of leaders in the church. Tomorrow I'll share an interview that tells the story of my relationship with CJ and the profound influence he has had on my life, training me and setting an example in leading the church that I now lead. CJ writes:

This week we will begin moving my stuff downstairs. I guess the goal is for me to be out by the end of the week but for a number of reasons this might not work and the moving process will continue the following week.

Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you to do what I did when I first sat in the chair in the office I now occupy. Recognizing that this chair and role would ultimately be for someone else one day, I prayed that when I no longer occupied that chair and role I would have served the Savior faithfully and positioned my successor for a sweet transition and ministry fruitfulness.

I will pray a similar pray the first day I occupy my new office, so join me in preparing our hearts for the inevitable and living our lives to serve those who come after us.

Finally, I am deeply and profoundly grateful to God that you are the one sitting in that chair.

Your friend,

C.J.