Dear 724 folks,

I wanted to update you on some recent happenings regarding 724. As those of you who attended last Tuesday are already aware, I met with the Elders last month and they have asked me to go under the direction of Pastor Tony (Pedroni) to work strategically & pastorally with the growing RBC Shepherd Group ministry. I will do so while continuing my duties of developing and designing RBC communication resources. This move means I will no longer be working with young adult ministry.

Several folks from the 724 community met with Executive Pastor Ed Nalle and me last week to express thoughts and ideas regarding the future of 724. A consensus has been reached that 724 will continue as an official RBC ministry community under internal lay-leadership. While the specifics are still being determined, a leadership team is forming – this team is comprised of several individuals active in 724 who have a heart and a burden for the young adult community and wish to serve Christ by providing a measure of oversight and direction for 724.

I do want you to know that the absence of direct staff management is in no way reflective that RBC feels young adult ministry & 724 is unimportant. Rather, we see it as an opportunity for this demographic and generation to take the mantle of servant-leadership within our body. So, I’m asking you to prayerfully consider a couple things: 1.) What is your counsel regarding the general direction & future of 724? 2.) What might your individual role be – if any?

To facilitate that discussion, there will be a “community meeting” this Saturday hosted by a number of 724 leaders. Please be on the lookout for an email later today or tomorrow with details – we’ll also post that  info here on the blog.

On a personal level, I do want to let you know that this move is bittersweet to me. It has been a privilege to teach and serve you and serve with you at 724. While I look forward to working with Pastor Tony and concentrating more on graphics/communications at RBC, know that, as Paul wrote in 1 Cor. 1, “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus … as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you…”

Thank for your service to and involvement in this community, and I look forward to serving you in whatever capacity I may.

By His grace,

jason