The lovely thing about serving alongside people is that you get to spend time with them talking about Jesus. The slightly less lovely thing is that from time to time, people finish in a team or take some time off, and it’s sad not to spend as much time with them. The Grow Team are farewelling Jane and Dave Johnston, sort of.
Dave and Jane Johnston have been Growth Group Coaches for just two years, but their impact on the Grow ministry at Living Church has been greater than those two years. They have brought their love for Jesus to every interaction, every discussion, every meeting. Dave has gently explained theological truths, and Jane has brought her can-do attitude to the tasks around caring for our people. Jane prompted our team to document many of our decisions and reasoning – this will now become a resource that helps our team to continue and grow.
Jane and Dave started their relationship with the Coaches long before accepting our invitation to join our team. During the search for our new minister (yes, before James arrived), they joined us for planning and study, adding experience and knowledge to our deliberations.
Dave & Jane will continue as Growth Group Leaders, so they are only “sort of” leaving the Grow Team. Please join me in thanking God for Dave & Jane & for their ministry as Growth Group Coaches.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1Peter4:10