Dear Friends,
I wanted to take a few minutes to fill you in on the journey that my wife and I have been on for some time. Fifteen months ago we felt like we were supposed to begin praying for our future, not necessarily knowing what we were praying for specifically. After several months of seeking God together, we both strongly felt like God was calling us to a season of transition from our current roles in life and ministry. Again, we didn’t know what this meant, and so we kept praying for clarity and peace, especially with the prospect of change on the horizon and very little specific direction.
In November, I shared this journey with Pastor Randy and other leaders, allowing them to speak into the process, as well as to be in prayer with us as we tried to navigate our way through this season of uncertainty. It has been an incredible journey of trusting God and his plan for us. The story of Abraham rings very true in my life right now. He didn’t know where God was calling him to, but still stepped out in faith, allowing God to guide him as he walked forward; this is the season of life that we are also in. My wife, Becca, and I have felt God’s calling to step out in faith, trusting that he will guide our path as we continue to trust him. We are not certain what is in front of us, but we know that God has been preparing our hearts for the last 15 months to make this transition.
After much prayer and guidance, as well as conversation with church leadership, we landed on July 10th being my last weekend serving as worship director at Beaverton Foursquare Church. Though this was a scary decision to make, we have such a sense of peace from God about this decision. I am so excited for what God has in store for our church, and the new things that are being birthed in our worship ministry. I’m grateful that God is not taken off guard, and brought such an amazing team of leaders and worshipers to our staff and community. He will continue to do amazing and new things in our worship at B4.
As I have been taking time to reflect on this last season, I am overwhelmed by the love I have for this community of people that I get to serve with. It has been an honor to serve with so many of you, as well as a privilege to call you my friends and family. So much of who I am is a direct result of the influence that so many of you have had on my life. Though I am excited for what God has next for us, I deeply mourn the reality that I won’t see you all on a regular basis. My words don’t do justice in communicating how my heart feels towards you all.
I love you all so much, and am honored to have been part of such an amazing team of people. I look forward to seeing all the amazing work that God continues to do through this church and through you all!
Thank you for everything,
Ryan Pickrel
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