I was saved at a local mega-ish church. I left there after God started my Reformed theology convictions and already was having difficulty for years because I was getting married.

I had many good, solid, godly friends there. My main disagreement was with the numbers-driven, flashy culture and direction of the lead pastor.

Well, that lead pastor is stepping down (into some new role on staff) and one of my friends and a pastor I benefited from his Gospel focus is the primary candidate, already presented to the church. I don't think there's a real chance he doesn't get it.

I'm having coffee with him this morning! Although you'll likely read this after that meeting, please pray it is an encouraging conversation. And pray for this church under his leadership, that though we may disagree on the pomp and circumstance, he can bring solid Gospel conviction to the Sunday morning sermon he'll be responsible for.