New job, new city, new excitement, new fears

Well, it is official. I have been called as the next Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Eugene, Oregon. It is a wonderful parish full of incredible people who are spiritual and involved and who do wonderful outreach. I am truly honored and excited that they felt called to hire me.
The process of finding a new ministry is long and difficult. It is much like dropping marbles into the Grand Canyon and waiting to hear an echo. You send out your information and then wait and wait and wait. Then, if you do hear something, they want you to reply to a set of questions. Then you wait and wait and wait. Then if you hear...etc. etc. etc. It is a very nerve-wracking process. It seems so easy to say, "oh, just put your trust in God and all will work out." That is fine, except when you have a family to consider and support, both now and ongoing. A family that is going to be impacted by whatever develops in your search.
Well, my search is over for now. I am excited to be starting a new ministry with a great parish. I am excited to be moving to Oregon. Please keep me and St. Thomas in your prayers. Peace.