Dream job...

To be quite honest I've never had a "dream job" before. Granted there have been things I have wanted to do. Things like be a weatherman, a navy aircraft director, or sound engineer. All of these things sound fun but aren't occupations that have stuck with my being. One thing that has been like peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth of my soul has been doing the work of the Lord. Yes, all Christians are called by God to do his work but for me there is something more. Something that nags on my heart.  I thirst for vocational ministry and know that all else is a mirage. Could I do something else? The answer is yes but would it quench the flame inside me? A resounding no.  I had a friend tell me that the things we are passionate about aren't foolishness and those passions should be pursued as far as possible. In the mean time continue writing about them he added. I have two great passions. The first is the Church, the bride of Christ. There is a lot of work to be done such as keeping that first love, making disciples, providing community, and doing justice. The second thing I am passionate about is Africa, more specifically Uganda, more more specifically Jinja. Having been there twice and each time returning with something new and different makes me feel as though a part of me is still there. The love for the people and their ability to be joyful is phenomenal. Their love for the Word and the knowledge of applying that Word is challenging and the freedom to follow the Holy Spirit is so liberating. For me it's the love and passion of these two great things, things I feel called to pursue, which seems logical to fuse them together. Like peanut butter and chocolate. Such a complimentary pair. I haven't made the "sandwich" yet and perhaps it may end up like grapefruit and sushi but I will not know unless I "Oh taste and see." What would this dream look like you might ask. Maybe your saying, "Those things seem rather general, I want some specifics." well I have answer. I want to be the personal connection between my current South Georgia annual conference and the East Africa annual conference. A liaison if you will. Being able to be a face and tool for communication between the larger church. I'm certain that their will be politics involved with this type of position but the end result at the end of the day will be worth it. I want to be one that works both here and abroad making connections with local churches in the states and the those on the ground in The UG. I would love the privilege to be able to share the needs, concerns, and wonderful ministries that are going on between both parties. Not to sound arrogant but I think God has given me a gift of encouragement and would like to be able to encourage both parties in following Christ together, supporting one another, and bearing one another's burdens. To live there and here, preparing the Church for the Kingdom here and now as well as that glorious fulfillment in the future. That's my dream. Those are my passions. That is what burns inside of me and won't be satisfied until I pursue it and all avenues possible. Perhaps it is what God wants me to pursue just to prepare me for something else or it is in fact the way He will bring glory to Himself. Keep me in your prayers as I go on this journey. If you have current ?s about what you are your church(regardless of affiliation) can do hit me up.