March 2nd, 2010
Yesterday, I posted the following over on The James Gang blog…
Well, its official.
Today is the first day of the next chapter for me in ministry and vocation.
Since January 1, 2007, I’ve worked under the umbrella of Life-Trac Family Ministries. The first 3 months were part-time, while I continued raising “missionary-style” support. April 1, 2007 I launched out full-time. Today, one month shy of 3 full-time years, the Lord has faithfully sustained this little, growing family…and my passion for Him!
As of today, I’m now a full-time “pastor” at Grace Covenant Church, which I’ve been privileged to be a part of the planting of, since we came alongside in the earliest stages of its seed form in late 2006. The work has grown and the fit is right and the Lord has made it undeniably clear that this was the next move for Adam and the James Gang.
The transition has been peaceful for everyone and I couldn’t speak highly enough of Greg & Candy McPherson (Life-Trac founders) and the whole team at Life-Trac (Ray! Bev! Kellie!). I know we will continue to partner together in ministry into the future.
The sense of gratitude I feel to the Lord and my friends and partners in both ministries….leaves me shaking my head.
I’m no King David, but I often think of David’s words after the Lord gave him the promise of the Kingdom being established and his lineage never ceasing to have a king on the throne (2 Samuel 7), which King Jesus fulfills having come in the line of David (Matthew 1:1).
David’s prayer is an example of “stupified humility” and gratitude that I have also felt from the first day I understood what it meant to be forgiven and saved and accepted by God because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross in my place for my sins!
David began his prayer…. (2 Sam. 7:18)
“Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far?”
A humbled sinner, overwhelmed by the faithfulness and grace of God, trusting Him for the days ahead,
Adam for the Gang
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January 21st, 2010
That’s right! For some of you, this may be new information, but I know many of you have heard by now…
In May of 2008, Grace Covenant Church was officially planted and public. The Church began in the facility of Life-Trac Family Ministries and soon out grew that space and moved to the Cashmere Riverside Center. We were there just over a year and the Lord was gracious and we outgrew that space as well. In October/November of 2009 we moved into the Wenatchee Seventh-Day Adventist facility and by God’s grace are continuing to grow.
Josh is the Lead Pastor of the church and doing an awesome job. I have continued in my missionary role with Life-Trac, and have also been assisting in the church plant as one of the teaching/shepherding elders.
You can track with the happenings of the church, including listening to sermons and following Josh’s blog at the recently launched website!
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November 19th, 2009
#1 - Seeking the Lord
The RS blog has been quiet, but LIfe-Trac Family Ministries and my (Adam’s) life haven’t! We’ve been busy! (Maybe “active” is a better word…). We still don’t have all the answers regarding the future of the RockSolid Conference/Camp, but we’re continuing to seek the Lord and take steps forward.
#2 - Blog action
Just wanted you to know that I’ve started a new blog that includes James family happenings and ministry happenings, as well as quotes, devotional stuff, recommended resources, etc… The James Gang will be a more active blog. Feel free to drop by there and say hi.
The RS Blog will be laying low for awhile. At least for now.
Thanks everyone for your prayers!
For your progress and joy in the faith,
Adam James
Life-Trac Family Ministries
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March 24th, 2009
Thanks to everyone who made it to SW Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton, OR this past weekend. And thanks to all who prayed for us!
We believe the Lord is using this 2-day conference to AWAKEN His people to the beauty and truth of God’s distinct design in manhood and womanhood…AFFIRM the institution of and honor due marriage…and issue a call to AMEND our lives accordingly on the courtship road…
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March 17th, 2009
“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” 1 Corinthians 13:11
When we were young children, it was perfectly normal and expected. But we leave some things behind as we get older, right?
The security and comfort we once sought in blankets and thumbs (and a stuffed puppy named Jack - ie my son Benjamin) now comes through…..well…. where do we run to for security and comfort?
Good question isn’t it?
As I’ve (grown up?), I’ve replaced such “juvenile” attachments as blankets and thumbs with these:
1. Food
2. Sleep
3. Money (economy?)
4. TV/Internet
5. Approval of others
6. Clothes/Image
7. _____________ (WHAT COULD YOU ADD?)
Does Getting older = Giving up childish ways?
WARNING:Â Not in terms of our spiritual growth.
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” - Psalm 34:8
I could get much more specific obviously, for example… under “food” - how about being more specific and saying…”ice cream”. As crazy as it seems, the truth is, ANYTHING can become an idol attachment we run to for security and comfort other than Christ alone…and this should not be.
May we be like David and know the goodness of God and the blessing of taking refuge in Him!
Moment of transparency…what’s your list?
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