After a year away from the Pacific Northwest, I am considering taking a job in Seattle.
Some questions you might have:
What does this mean for school? – This job actually could enable me to continue with school part-time, and not take on any more debt. I have loved this last year studying at Redeemer Seminary under men like Sinclair Ferguson, Elliott Greene, Mike Rasmussen, and others. However, I haven’t been able to cover all my expenses. I’ve been working at a local coffee shop to cover my rent, but all my other expenses (and half of my tuition) have been covered through student loans. At this current rate, I could be buried under student loans if I was to remain a full-time student here in Dallas. If I do get this job, I plan on continuing seminary, and hopefully will be able to finish my degree debt free! (Which is awesome for a future church planter!) I will be considering some distant education options, in the event that I do move to Seattle.
How did this come about? – Well I’ve made several connections over the last year with some amazing guys from Seattle. I sent in my resume back in early May and was backed through a great recommendation from one of those connections. I didn’t hear back from the organization for two weeks, and then suddenly last week I received and e-mail for the guy that I would be working for in Seattle. We exchanged a couple of e-mail, and then decided I would fly up to visit and interview in person for the job.
When are you going? – I will be flying up to Seattle on June 13th, and I will be staying through June 15th. Then I’ll be flying down to Portland to spend a couple of days with some friends there.
How can we pray? – Pray that I would walk by faith, not by what makes sense. Pray that God would create a holy unsettling in me, if I am not supposed to move. Pray for wisdom for those who are hiring for the position. Pray that I would live my life on God’s terms, not on my own. Pray that whatever I end up doing that God’s kingdom would be advanced through it.
What happens if you don’t get the job? – I will continue walking obediently in the lanes that God has currently provided for me through Redeemer and my current job.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me or ask me next time you see me!
For the King,
Paul
