One of the things that I love about NewSpring Church is that we are not afraid to change to meet the growing needs that our church has. Change is sometimes a very hard thing for people to cope with. They struggle with it, they agonize over it, and sometimes they are flat out against it! I believe that the reason so many struggle with change is because it is hard for them to let go. Let go of pride, position, power, etc.
The characteristic of our leadership team that is so prevalent is that they SOAK every decision in prayer. If they are going to change, they make sure it is what God is calling them to do. Now, understand that our leadership team is tasked with leading our church, which sometimes requires change without getting approval from everyone and their momma. They do not have time to get everyone’s approval because we are in desperate times…people are dying and going to Hell. My trust is in the Lord God Almighty and if God told them that we need to do something or change something, then lets strap on the boots and get to work! The church has the solution, and I am so thankful that our leadership team will not sit on the sidelines and watch people die and go to Hell! Because it is GAMETIME!!!
So with that said, I am changing positions at NewSpring Church. I am going to be transitioning out of the Student Ministry as a Student Pastor and taking on a leadership role in our Care Ministry. I will be serving alongside the best Care Ministry Staff in the country. My role will be to serve as Care Pastor for NewSpring Church with my responsibilities including overseeing and managing:
- 3 Other FABULOUS Staff Members
- Membership Process
- Baptism
- Pre-Marital Class and Counseling
- Benevolence
- Bereavement
- Hospital Team
- Meals Ministry
- Weekday Prayer Team
- Sunday Care Team
- Weekday Care Team
- Weekend Care Team
- Counseling for Men
- Recruitment and Training Care Ministry Volunteers
So many things to do and accomplish!! It is going to be exciting, so please pray for me as I begin a brand new area of ministry. I am looking forward to being able to serve Christ by serving people in a very real and tangible way! Let the adventure begin!!!!


April 7th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Alden,
WOW!!! This is exciting, scary, selfishly somewhat sad and awesome news all rolled into one! I absolutely LOVE your always positive attitude! Your heart is just the right “fit” for care ministry, in my humble opinion!! I am very excited for you, for Jesus, for NS and for ALL the people you will help minister to. I will be in prayer for you as you make this transition. Know that there are lots of us out here who love you and believe in you!
Les
April 7th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Wow!!!
That is great Alden….it is wonderful that God has blessed NewSpring with so many obedient servants, capable of growing in new roles and responsibilities.
I know that you will continue to be an incredible resource for NewSpring and all those God reaches through this ministry.
My prayers go with you as you take on new responsibilities.
Chip
April 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
good news! prayers for you as you transition. always remember the oft-forgotten student ministry pepps!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Alden - congratulations! Sounds like you worked yourself out of a job. That’s what you should do. In 4 years on staff at LHC, I am in my third pastoral role, and know that I won’t be in my current position any longer than need be. I’ll be praying for you friend.
btw - pastoral care was one of my previous lives. you’ll do great.
April 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Congrats on the new position!
April 8th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Congrats Alden. I know you’ll miss the students but God knows what He is doing (as if you didn’t know that). If there is one thing I know about you, it’s that you have a passion for people, whether that be students or people in general. I think it’s a good fit for you.
…and I know I’m in Greenville but we need to grab lunch sometime. Give me a shout.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Hey man, great attitude and I am excited for you and the new challenges ahead of you. If you ever need to scratch the youth ministry itch from time to time I would love to have you come speak at alive.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Congrats on the new position Alden. Hope everything goes well with that.
April 8th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Congrats!!! You will be missed but I am so glad for you!!
April 9th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Congrats Alden! We’re going to miss you at student ministry! I’ll be praying for you because I know that transition can sometimes be tough.