Settled in...

I have been back here for almost 2 months already since my last visit home and since I received the opportunity to see most of you! Since arriving back, I have been trained into a totally new position on base and I am finally feeling pretty settled in and have gotten into the flow of things.

I am the Personnel Director here, which probably doesn't mean anything to those who don't know what that entails, so allow me to inform you! :) My main duties include taking care of the staff and volunteer mission builders who serve here at the base. I help them from the beginning application process all the way through to their commitment end. The details in between range from: processing the applications, conducting interviews, setting up housing and logistics, getting them plugged in to our base and community events, meeting with them one on one, assigning department positions (kitchen, hospitality, office, maintenance, intercession, etc.), conflict resolution and being the go-to person for base communication. There are so many random other duties that I must cover, but I have to say - I enjoy the variety that my job offers...there is always something new everyday! When I initially accepted this position, I did not see it as a natural fit for me and my personality. I love to organize and to be the catalyst behind the scenes, so when I knew that I would have to take on responsibility in higher levels of outward leadership and take on issues of confrontation, I was a bit intimidated. However, the Lord spoke clearly to me about how He wanted to use this time to grow me in the areas of boldness and confidence. Also, I felt Him tell me that this season will be one of preparation of things to come. God has put a very strong calling on my life for the nation of "C" and I really feel that I need to be a wise steward of the time I have now to pray into this, pursue HIS timing and HIS plans...not my own!!! I am currently trying to work out logistical details with support raising and forming a solid support group behind me who wants to partner in this vision with me, providing me with a covering of prayer. (More details to come as I am released to share!!! :)!!! )















Thanks for reading :) I am going to continue updating this blog weekly.. so check back in to stay informed on my life from week to week! :)
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I would greatly appreciate it if you could keep me in your prayers, they are so powerful and they are heard by a very faithful and loving Father. :)

*That the Lord would give me wisdom and guidance in my position and responsibilities here and to help me to make the greatest impact possible on the staff and students here!

*That I would be a good steward of my time and that I would be sensitive to what the Lord is calling me to accomplish day to day and for my long term vision.

THANK YOU!
Jessica :)