After a careful, prayerful process, I’m answering God’s Call to go and serve the congregation of St. Andrew’s, Coldwater. St. Andrew’s is a small, well established congregation in the middle of cottage country just north of Barrie, Ontario.

It’s been a difficult decision, as I feel so blessed being able to take care of the folks at St. James, Chatham, but at the same time, after almost 14 years of ministry together, we both need a change. I feel I’ve taken St. James as far as I can go. In the same way, the wonderful folks at St. James have taken me as far as they can on my journey. So, it’s time for a new start for minister and congregation; St. James needs fresh eyes and I need a fresh challenge.

That’s the reality of a healthy life. We move and grow under God’s guidance, and sometimes that growth takes folks in different directions. For me, that new direction is east and north, as Lois and I will soon head off to Coldwater and all the challenges that entails.