One of my great friends and partners in ministry, Jay Ashlock, has decided to step down as our Pastor of Discipleship/Small Groups. After seeking God's wisdom, he felt the best move for him and his family at this time in their lives would be to move out of vocational ministry and back into public education.
Jay will be missed on our staff. Personally, I will miss his friendship, advice, and encouragement that I was blessed to enjoy almost daily for over a year. His love for Jesus, passion for Rock Bridge, compassion for people, and incredible wisdom bring much glory to God. But Jay will continue to offer himself to God ... just on a different platform. He will still serve as a volunteer and be an active part of Rock Bridge.
What is next for Rock Bridge groups and our staff?
We have moved immediately to begin seeking our next Discipleship/Groups Pastor. We have decided to partner with a ministry/church search firm, the Vanderbloemen Search Group, to help us find God's person for this important position. All resumes will be submitted to them and they will help us identify a final slate of 4-6 candidates to pray over, interview, and hopefully call as our next Discipleship Pastor (email: resumes@vanderbloemensearch.com listing Rock Bridge Community Church).
In the meantime, Megan Pulver (megan@rockbridge.cc) will be the main "go to" and contact person for our groups ministry. Campus Pastors and others on staff will assist her and anyone seeking information about small groups. You can always find group information at lobby spaces before and after our services.
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