My partner in ministry

Shannon is a big deal.

I remember when I suggested we leave her home, friends and family to come to Michigan and start Lighthouse.  There was no hesitation.  She backed the idea immediately.  Once we arrived in town, she knocked as many doors as I did before that first service.  Her boldness in sharing the gospel is unparalleled.

She has used facebook as a ministry.  Sure, she uses it to keep up with those friends and family she left behind, but it is more to her than that.  She uses it to encourage.  Whether it is a simple status update or her participation in ladies groups, she helps lift spirits.

The fascinating thing is that she encourages while struggling herself.  She sets aside her burdens to help another carry theirs.  Recently, someone recognized this and asked her to write a blog article for them.  Whereas I force myself on people through my writing, people actually ask to hear from her.  A Christian periodical is picking up the article and planing on running it soon.

I’m thinking of retiring and riding the coattails of my preacher wife.