Hello friends,I’m writing this note to let you know about some changes in my personal and work life.
Over the past few months I have been in discussion with the leadership of Riverview Church as we have endeavoured to balance my personal needs and the needs of a growing church. Together we have concluded that the way forward for both Riverview and myself at this time is for me to move out of the key leadership role of the Riverview Worship Team.
For the health of the team, for my own health and that of my family, it’s time for some changes. I’m not leaving Riverview, but will have a change of responsibilities. I will take an extended break of 2-3 months beginning in August and return to a part time Music Director role.
A combination of things have brought me to this point:
• I feel that my battery is flat to the point it doesn’t charge properly and drains very quickly. I need to recharge it fully.
• I need to create space in my life to consider my direction and dreams for the future.
• I have personal goals and direction that have, over time, begun to compete for the energy and attention that my role at Riverview has required.
• The growing and changing requirements of the Worship Pastor role have increasingly moved away from alignment with my gift mix and the things that energise me.
• I’m looking forward to fulfilling further ministry opportunities both locally and around the globe.
None of this changes what it’s all about!
I still believe I’m to lead others in their love for God.
I’ll continue to use my gifts to help others express their worship.
I still want to discover God and bring that discovery to others.
I don’t believe my calling is changing, just my role at Riverview.
The worship team will undergo a restructuring of leadership at the staff level.
The key leadership role of Worship Pastor will be taken on by Paul Morrison. Lisa Gageler will manage most of the day to day running of the team as Worship Director. I will fill the role of Music Director. David Smith and Andrew Hadfield will continue in their roles as interns.
Thank you all for your support over the years. Let’s continue to build the Kingdom of God and build people’s hearts, making His praise glorious! God is Great!
Keep shining!
Mark
