Evergreen Resignation

There will not be peace in my heart until I do what Christ is asking me to do. I am resigning the position of Pastor of Evergreen Church. I have held on to the position for several reasons. The main reason was because I care very deeply about the people in this church. God made me realize that He knows better than I how to love you and lead you.
I am resigning for the following reasons:

* I am convinced my purpose in this church is complete.
* I believe I will be holding the church back from all God has for it if I stay.
* I am convinced God is telling me now is the time for this change.

I believe God’s purpose for me here was to restore, unify, and refocus the church on the mission field that surrounds it. Those tasks are complete. The upcoming tasks of leading the church into the mission field will be the responsibility of the new leader. I am unequipped to lead any further. If I stay I would hinder God’s plan for this church. He has your next pastor lined up and prepared for the tasks ahead. As sure as I was that God brought us together, I am just as sure our paths now diverge. However, I am filled with hope for Evergreen Church because God will make the way forward. God has someone to better lead this church for the times ahead. I am wholly committed to God’s plan for this church.
I do not know what is ahead for me and my family. We have no immediate plans to leave the area. Whatever God has for me in the future has not yet been revealed to me. We must put our trust in God who will make a way for us all in the coming days.
May God continue to bless Evergreen Church.
With love and hope for the future,

David Owens