Dear Parents of Grace Fellowship Chapel,
The Bible is clear that our lives have seasons. I have only been through a few seasons in my short life, but one of the best is coming to an end. I recently accepted a full-time Youth and Young Adult Pastor position at another church in Frederick. I can honestly say that this was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made. I did not make it lightly. It was only after a lot of prayer and thought did I move in this new direction. I know God is calling me to this new congregation for a reason, and I want to obey that call on my life.
Just to make a few things clear. This decision did not have anything to do with Grace Fellowship Chapel. I love this church, and I love the people here. Deeply. That does not change. In fact, my love for you is what made this so difficult. I am sure Paul loved the churches he helped build, but still understood God was calling him to other ministries. One thing God has taught me in this is that he does not call us to make easy decisions. Instead, he calls us to make the right decisions—the decisions that fulfill His will on earth as it is in heaven. And sometimes they are tough. It has been my prayer that despite the difficulty of this decision God will use it build up the Church.
Let’s all pray the students continue to follow Him passionately, and pray we can do the same in our lives.
With much love,
Kevin Syes
